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Motion to Dismiss
Request to "throw out" a case, common grounds include -
Failure to state a claim Lack of jurisdiction Improper venue |
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Motion to Make a More Definite Claim
Request for other party to clarify their pleading
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Motion to Quash Service of Process
Request to disregard the service of of summons and complaint on that party because it was not done properly
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Interrogatories
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Requests for Production
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Depositions
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Requests for Admissions
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Motion to Inspect
A request for access to private property or a particular item for inspection
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Motion for Physical/Mental Examination
Request for an individual to submit to an examination
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Motion to Compel
Request to compel other party to respond to discovery requests
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Motion for Sanctions
A document submitted to the court to describe conduct that violates rules of the court by the other parties in a civil proceeding
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Motion for Summary Judgment
Request for judge to enter a judgment in favor of the moving party because there is no genuine dispute as to any material of fact; therefore, the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law
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Motion in Limine
Request to limit or prevent certain evidence from being presented during trial
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Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
Request for ruling in moving party's favor based on the pleadings without accepting evidence because the outcome of the case rests on the court’s application of law
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