Notice Of Motion
The court document that tells the other party what order is requested in an application.
Definition
A notice of motion usually works with a founding affidavit and sets out the relief sought, time periods, hearing or set-down information, and what the other side must do if they oppose. It is different from summons because it starts or advances motion proceedings rather than ordinary action proceedings.
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The court document that tells the other party what order is requested in an application.
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What does Notice Of Motion mean?
The court document that tells the other party what order is requested in an application.
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