What is a motion?

A motion is a request that is made to the court by one of the parties in a legal case in South Carolina. Generally, a motion is made in a written form, and needs to be followed by a specific action. When someone files a motion, they are asking the court for a certain result – usually a ruling or an order that the other party take specific action. This request must be supported by legal arguments. A motion can also be made in order to convince the court to allow evidence to be used. This is a type of motion called a motion in limine, and it is generally used to keep certain evidence from being seen by the jury. A motion can also be used to challenge a jury’s verdict or judgment made by the court. In this case, the person who filed the motion must make a legal argument as to why the jury’s verdict or judgment should be overturned or reversed. Lastly, a motion can be used to ask for a reconsideration of the court’s ruling. This motion must be filed within a certain period of time after the court’s ruling is made and must contain specific legal arguments as to why the ruling should be reconsidered. In all cases, motions must be specific as to what relief is being requested from the court, and must include clear legal arguments as to why the motion should be granted.

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