Motion Structure — Annotated Educational Example

Description

The Motion Structure — Annotated Educational Example is a annotated educational example from Lawtopolis. Shows the usual parts of a written motion — notice of motion, memorandum of points and authorities, statement of facts, argument, conclusion and proposed order — with notes explaining the purpose of each part. It contains no arguments.

What is in the motion structure

Your download includes these files:

• Motion Structure — Annotated (DOCX)

Each file is editable, so you can type your own information straight into it. In addition, every template is general and is not tied to any one court.

How to use the motion structure

Use it to understand the structure, then build your own document. Check your court’s rules for required sections, page limits and notice periods.

First, read your court’s rules so you know what the finished document must contain. Next, fill in your own information. Then compare the result with the rules one more time before you file or serve anything.

Check your court’s rules first

Courts set their own formatting and filing rules. For example, they may set margins, font size, line spacing and page limits. Also, many courts publish their own mandatory forms, and you must use those where they exist. Federal rules are available from the federal judiciary. For state courts, start with our state procedures guide.

Important limits

• This is an educational template. It contains no case facts or arguments — you choose and write all content.
• Courts set their own formatting, filing and local rules. Check the rules of your court before filing.
• Not reviewed for your jurisdiction or situation. Not legal advice.

Licensed for use in your own matters. Download from your account after purchase.

Related guides

• Motions: general form
• Motions & procedures library
• Legal glossary