Motion to Shorten Time
/ˈmoʊʃən tə ˈʃɔːrtən taɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request submitted to a court asking to reduce the standard notice or response period for a motion or other procedural step.
The attorney filed a motion to shorten time to expedite the hearing schedule.
Forms
- motion to shorten time
- motions to shorten time
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Commentary
Typically used to enable faster judicial consideration; drafting should clearly justify the need for shortened timing to avoid denial.
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