Definition
The procedural back-and-forth where lawyers file written requests for court rulings before trial—like a legal chess match where the stakes are billable hours.
Example Usage
During motions practice, the defendant filed a motion to dismiss for failing to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
Origin
From Latin 'movere' meaning 'to move or propose'
Fun Fact
A motion to compel is when you force the other side to produce evidence or respond to discovery—basically a formal way to say 'stop stalling.'
Source: Civil Procedure Rules and Litigation Practice
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