What is motion practice?
A motion is a written request to the court to grant relief based on statutory and/or case law. Motion practice refers to substantive or procedural motions that a litigation party files in court. Procedural motions affect the procedural conduct of the case, for instance, compelling one party to respond to interrogatories. A dispositive motion is a motion that, if granted, disposes of the case, such as a motion for summary judgment or a motion for dismissal. A motion for summary judgment can be generally described as a motion seeking judgment prior to trial on the grounds that based on the facts of the case and applicable law there are no triable disputed factual issues. A dismissal motion is a motion seeking dismissal of a lawsuit. Effective motion practice can play an important role in the outcome of litigation.
A motion is a written request to the court for entry of an order granting certain relief based on applicable statutory and/or case law. Motion practice refers to the procedural or substantive motions that a party to litigation files with the court. A procedural motion is one that effects the procedural conduct of the case, for instance, to compel a party to respond to written discovery, such as interrogatories. A dispositive motion is a motion that, if granted, disposes of the case, such as a motion for summary judgment or a motion for dismissal. A motion for summary judgment can be generally described as a motion seeking judgment prior to trial on the grounds that based on the facts of the case and applicable law there are no triable disputed factual issues. A dismissal motion is a motion seeking dismissal of a lawsuit. Effective motion practice can play an important role in the outcome of litigation.
