A motion focused on an already-filed report or disclosure is usually framed as a motion to strike, while motions to keep things from trial or from consideration on summary judgment are usually motions in limine or motions to exclude. Follow local practice on how to label the motion.
The party who files a Motion to Compel is called the “moving party” and he or she may file a Motion to Compel when another party or non-party has provided an inadequate response to a discovery request pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Make sure you have a legal basis for filing a Motion to Compel.
A motion to strike is a request to a judge that part of a party's pleading or a piece of evidence be removed from the record. During the pleading stage, this can be accomplished by a tool such as Rule 12(f) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or a state equivalent.
The court shall grant the motion to strike unless a defendant produces sufficient evidence to raise a genuine issue of fact regarding the designated person's responsibility for the claimant's injury or damage.
Rule 402. General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence Relevant evidence is admissible unless any of the following provides otherwise: the United States or Texas Constitution; a statute; these rules; or other rules prescribed under statutory authority.
The primary purpose of a motion to strike is to clean up the pleadings by eliminating irrelevant, redundant, or legally insufficient parts. This helps in focusing the litigation on the substantive issues, thereby streamlining the legal process.
A Motion for Discovery must be in writing, with a signature, and be served on the other party in ance with the T.R.C.P 501.4. A Certificate of Service must be attached to the motion that states when and how you served the document on the other party and it must be signed.
Rule 703 permits expert witnesses to rely on a broader range of information than other witnesses when forming their opinions. However, it also provides safeguards to ensure that the jury is aware of the basis of the expert's opinion and can evaluate its reliability.
A “motion to dismiss” is typically filed in response to a complaint and is made in lieu of filing an “answer.” Technically, a plaintiff can move to “strike” a defense that a defendant has pled, given that defenses are subject to the same pleading requirements as are the plaintiff's claims.
A motion to strike is a request by one party in a United States trial requesting that the presiding judge order the removal of all or part of the opposing party's pleading to the court.