Generic Civil Motion
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This form is a general request used in civil cases to ask the court to take action, allow, or deny something that is already happening in the case. It asks the filer to state who they are and what specific request they are making to the court.
The court describes it as: Generic Motion for civil cases
Where this fits in a case
MotionsStage: Motions
This form is used in civil cases when a party needs to formally ask the court for a specific action, such as making a request for the court to rule on an issue.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This is a generic motion form for civil cases. A motion is a formal request for the court to take action, allow, or deny something in an existing case.
- Do I need to use this form?
- The form notes that it is generic, and users should check if there are specific forms available for their exact type of motion.
- Does this form tell me how to file it?
- The form includes a Certificate of Service section, which is used to show the court that a copy of the motion was sent to the other parties.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.
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