What is a motion?

A motion is a legal document filed with the court that requests a specific action. It is essentially a legal request, made by one of the parties involved in a case, to the court. In Mississippi, a motion is usually made in writing. It begins with a caption, which includes the names of the parties involved in the lawsuit and the court in which the motion is being filed. Within the body of the motion, the party requests the court to do something. Common motions include requests to modify a court order, dismiss a legal action, obtain discovery from the opposing party, or enrich the record of evidence in a case. A motion may also ask the court to determine whether a disputed issue should be decided by the court, or presented to a jury for a decision. In its ruling, the court may grant the motion, denying the motion, or denying it in part and granting in part.

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