Rule 14 Motions

If you want to ask the court to do something in your case, you have to file a motion. A motion is just a formal request asking the judge for an order, like asking to change a deadline, dismiss a claim, or get access to certain evidence. You need to clearly explain why you're asking for it and exactly what you want the judge to decide.

Most of the time, your motion has to be in writing. The main exceptions are if you make the request out loud during a court hearing, or if you make it during a deposition, following the specific process in Rule 39 E for that situation.

When you write a motion, it has to follow the same formatting rules as other court documents in your case. This includes things like how to write the case caption at the top and how to sign the document, which are covered in Rule 17 A. Following these formatting rules helps make sure the court and the other side can easily understand what you're filing and take it seriously.