Pending Motion

/ˈpɛndɪŋ ˈmoʊʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A formal request submitted to a court that has not yet been decided.
    The court will hear arguments on the pending motion tomorrow.

Forms

  • pending motions

Commentary

A pending motion remains active and undecided; parties may submit evidence or arguments related to it until resolved.

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