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Motion Hearing

MO-shun heer-ing
A court hearing where a judge hears arguments from both sides on a legal motion.
The court held a hearing on the plaintiff's motion for summary judgment.
N/A (This is a general legal procedure term)
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Frequently Asked Questions

At the hearing, the moving party will argue why their motion should be granted. The opposing party will then have an opportunity to argue why the motion should be denied. The judge will then issue a ruling on the motion.

The specific factors will vary depending on the nature of the motion. However, some common factors include the law, the facts of the case, and the arguments of the parties.

The judge may grant the motion, deny the motion, or take the motion under advisement and issue a ruling later.

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