An Opposition Motion to Vacate is a legal document filed by one party in response to a motion to vacate made by the opposing party in a court case. This motion is typically filed in civil cases, aiming to counter the opposing party's request to have a judgment, order, or decision vacated. There are different types of Opposition Motions to Vacate that may be filed based on the circumstances of the case. Some of these types include: 1. Opposition Motion to Vacate Default Judgment: This motion is filed in response to the opposing party's motion to vacate a default judgment, which is a judgment entered against them due to their failure to respond or appear in court. 2. Opposition Motion to Vacate Arbitration Award: In cases where parties have chosen arbitration to resolve their disputes, one party may file a motion to vacate the arbitration award. The opposing party can then file an opposition motion, contesting the request to invalidate the arbitration award. 3. Opposition Motion to Vacate a Conviction: This type of motion is commonly seen in criminal cases. When a convicted individual seeks to have their conviction overturned or vacated, the opposing party, usually the prosecution, can file an opposition motion to contest the request. 4. Opposition Motion to Vacate Restraining Order: Restraining orders, often issued in cases involving domestic violence or harassment, can be requested to be vacated by the party against whom it was issued. The opposing party can then file an opposition motion to prevent the restraining order from being lifted. 5. Opposition Motion to Vacate Preliminary Injunction: A preliminary injunction is a court order issued during the early stages of a lawsuit, instructing one party to refrain from certain actions until the case's conclusion. If the opposing party seeks to have the preliminary injunction vacated, the other party can file an opposition motion, presenting arguments against the request. 6. Opposition Motion to Vacate Attachment Order: Occasionally, a court may issue an order to attach or seize a party's assets to secure payment in a pending lawsuit. If the opposing party wants to have the attachment order vacated, the other party can file an opposition motion, opposing the proposed action. These various types of Opposition Motions to Vacate provide parties with the opportunity to present their arguments and evidence to challenge the opposing party's request for vacating a judgment, order, or decision. By filing an opposition motion, the opposing party seeks to persuade the court that the opposing party's arguments for vacating are invalid or insufficient, and the original judgment or order should stand.