Motion
A verbal or written request made by a party to the court to ask for something specific.
Motion granted
An order that gives what a motion asked for.
Motion hearing
A proceeding to ask a Judge to do or not do something.
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Motion to dismiss
A written request to the court asking for the case to be thrown out. If granted this usually ends a case.
Motion to reargue
A request to a Judge to talk about an issue in a case again.
Motion to renew
A request to a Judge to reconsider his or her decision based on new proof or additional proof not used the first time around.
Notice of motion
A paper telling the court and the other side when a motion will be heard. It says what is being asked for and why.
Pre-trial motion
In criminal court, it is a request by either side to do something in a case before going to trial. This request is normally made within 45 days of arraignment.