Trial Court Motion
/ˈtraɪəl kɔːrt ˈmoʊʃən/
Definitions
- (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
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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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