Rhode Island Motion is a type of motion used in Rhode Island civil court proceedings. It involves a written request that a court take a specific action in a case. Rhode Island Motion can be used to request a variety of actions, including continuances, discovery requests, requests for sanctions, and requests for a change of venue. There are three types of Rhode Island Motion: 1) Motion for Preliminary Injunction, 2) Motion for Summary Judgment, and 3) Motion to Compel Discovery. Motion for Preliminary Injunction is used to request a court order to stop a person from doing something until a trial occurs. Motion for Summary Judgment requests a court to make a ruling on a case without going to trial. Motion to Compel Discovery is used to request a court to order a party to answer discovery requests.