Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)
An emergency request for a short-term order, sometimes without notice to the other side, to prevent immediate and irreparable harm.
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Motion for a Preliminary Injunction
A request for an order that preserves the situation while the case is decided.
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Jury Demand
A written demand for a jury trial on issues triable by a jury.
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Motions: Form and Requirements
The general rules every written motion must follow.
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Motion for Sanctions under Rule 11
A motion asking the court to sanction a party or attorney for a filing that violates Rule 11(b).
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Motion for Class Certification
A request to have a case proceed on behalf of a class of similarly situated people.
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Motion to Substitute a Party
A request to replace a party — for example after a party dies, becomes incompetent, or an interest is transferred.
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Entry of Default and Default Judgment
The two-step procedure that applies when a party against whom relief is sought has failed to plead or otherwise defend.
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Motion to Set Aside a Default
A request to undo an entry of default, or a default judgment.
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Motion to Strike
A motion asking the court to strike from a pleading an insufficient defense or any redundant, immaterial, impertinent, or scandalous matter.