Renewed Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law
A post-verdict motion renewing an earlier Rule 50(a) motion.
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Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law
A motion in a jury trial arguing that a reasonable jury would not have a legally sufficient evidentiary basis to find for a party on an issue.
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Interlocutory Appeal (Certified Question)
An appeal from an order that is not a final judgment, allowed when the district judge certifies it.
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Motion to Compel Discovery
A request that the court order a party to make disclosures or respond to discovery.
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Motion for Discovery Sanctions
A request for sanctions when a party fails to obey a discovery order or fails to attend its own deposition or respond to discovery.
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Motion for a Physical or Mental Examination
A request that a party whose physical or mental condition is in controversy submit to an examination by a suitably licensed or certified examiner.
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Motion for Summary Judgment
A motion asserting there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
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Request to Defer Summary Judgment for More Discovery
A request, supported by affidavit or declaration, explaining that the nonmovant cannot yet present facts essential to justify its opposition.
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Involuntary Dismissal (Failure to Prosecute)
A motion to dismiss because the plaintiff failed to prosecute or to comply with the rules or a court order.
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Motion in Limine
A pretrial motion asking the court to rule in advance on whether particular evidence may be used at trial.