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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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 a New Trial
A request that the court grant a new trial on all or some issues.
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Motion to Alter or Amend a Judgment
A request that the court change its judgment.
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Motion to Correct a Clerical Mistake
A request to fix a clerical mistake, or a mistake arising from oversight or omission, in a judgment, order or other part of the record.
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Motion for Relief from a Judgment or Order
A motion asking the court to relieve a party from a final judgment, order, or proceeding for one of the reasons listed in Rule 60(b).
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Motion for Attorney’s Fees and Bill of Costs
Requests after judgment for costs and, where a statute, rule or contract allows, attorney’s fees.
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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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Motion for a Stay Pending Appeal
A request to pause a judgment or order while an appeal is decided.