This form is a Motion to Compel and for Attorney's Fees and Expenses. Plaintiff requests that the court compel the defendant to respond to certain interrogatories and produce certain documents for review. The plaintiff also demands that the court compel defendant to pay all attorney's fees and expenses. The form also contains a Certificate of Service.
Yes, there are strict deadlines for filing a motion to compel, so it's important to act quickly before your chance slips away!
If the court denies your motion to compel, you'll usually be stuck with your own costs, and you may have to find another way to get the information you need.
To file a motion to compel, you'll need to prepare the motion documents, explain why you're asking for the court's help, and file them with the court clerk.
You'd file a motion to compel if the other party isn't cooperating, like if they aren't sharing necessary documents or answering your questions.
A motion to compel is a legal request asking the court to force someone to do something, usually to provide evidence or answer questions during a lawsuit.