A New York Notice of Motion (Civil Action-Proceeding) is a legal document used to initiate a civil action or proceeding in New York. It is a written request to the court to take some kind of action. The Notice of Motion must include the names of the parties involved, the relief sought, the grounds upon which the motion is based, and the date and time of the motion hearing. There are two types of New York Notice of Motion (Civil Action-Proceeding): Order to Show Cause and Notice of Motion. An Order to Show Cause is a document that requires a party to appear in court and explain why the requested relief should not be granted. A Notice of Motion is a document requesting the court to take some action, such as granting a temporary restraining order or granting summary judgment.