Florida Motion (General) is a motion practice used in Florida state courts. It is a request for the court to take certain action, typically an order or ruling, on a matter before the court. Florida Motion (General) is typically used in civil litigation matters when the parties are unable to reach an agreement outside of court. Generally, there are five types of Florida Motion (General): Motion to Dismiss, Motion for Summary Judgment, Motion for Contempt, Motion for Change of Venue, and Motion for New Trial. The Motion to Dismiss is used when a party wants the court to dismiss a lawsuit for lack of legal or factual support. The Motion for Summary Judgment is used when a party wants the court to render judgment without a full trial. The Motion for Contempt is used when a party has violated a court order. The Motion for Change of Venue is used when a party wants the court to move the trial to a different location. The Motion for New Trial is used when a party believes that the jury made an error in its verdict and wants a new trial.