If you want to file a motion, the process is generally something like this: You write your motion. You file your motion with the court clerk. The court clerk inserts the date and time your motion will be heard by the judge. You “serve” (mail) your motion to the other side.
A Reply will address the points raised in the Response and provide the party's position on the points raised in the Response. This can include a rebuttal to issues of fact or law raised in the Response. A Reply should only address points raised in the Response.
On a separate page or pages, write a short and plain statement of the answer to the allegations in the complaint. Number the paragraphs. The answer should correspond to each paragraph in the complaint, with paragraph 1 of the answer corresponding to paragraph 1 of the complaint, etc.
Reprise. A good reply brief should reprise the themes of the opening brief, using a short introduction to set the stage. That introduction is a handy place to point out arguments that the appellee fails to address, or concessions that he is forced to make.
If one party to a case has filed a motion with the court, the other side can file an “opposition.” An “opposition” is a written statement explaining to the judge why the other side is not entitled to whatever he is asking for in his motion.
This form is where you tell the Judge all of the important and relevant facts in support of your Motion. An Affidavit is a form of evidence that the Court can consider when making decisions, just like live testimony in Court and exhibits.
When you respond to a motion, be clear and direct about your legal position. Begin with an introduction that summarizes the nature of the motion and states your position. Develop key points to answer every argument your opponent made. Then, present your arguments in a logical sequence.
What You Need in Your Motion for Summary Judgement Title and Introduction. Clearly state the document's purpose and include the case caption. Statement of Facts. Provide a clear, detailed statement of the undisputed facts. Standard of Review. Explain the legal standard for granting summary judgment. Argument. Conclusion.
This form is where you tell the Judge all of the important and relevant facts in support of your Motion. An Affidavit is a form of evidence that the Court can consider when making decisions, just like live testimony in Court and exhibits.
For example, a party can make a motion to ask to allow him or her not to give the other side the discovery that was asked for. If a party thinks that a subpoena asks for documents that have nothing to do with the case, or asks for too much information, the party can make a motion to quash the subpoena.