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CA-170

Motion (general)

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective August 19, 2020

This form is used to write a general request to the court. It allows a party to ask the court to take action based on a specific law or rule.

The court describes it as: Motion - General.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a party needs to make a general request to the Court of Appeals. The form must be filed with the clerk of the Court of Appeals, and copies must be given to the other side.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Motion for General use, which lets a party ask the court for something specific. It must state the law or rule under which the motion is made.
Who fills out this form?
The party making the motion fills out this form. The form is addressed to the Court of Appeals.
What happens after I file this?
After filing, copies of this form must be served upon the opposing counsel and/or parties.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect August 19, 2020.

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