Trial Court Motion

/ˈtraɪəl kɔːrt ˈmoʊʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A formal request submitted to a trial court seeking a specific ruling or order before, during, or after a trial.
    The attorney filed a trial court motion to exclude certain evidence.

Forms

  • trial court motion
  • trial court motions

Commentary

Typically used to address procedural or substantive issues directly with the trial court, motions must follow local rules and timing requirements.

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