What is a 'Dispositive Motion'?
Full Question:
What is a 'Dispositive Motion'?
03/15/2009 |
Category: Civil Actions |
State: California |
#15638
Answer:
,p>A dispositive motion is a motion asking a for court order that entirely disposes of one or more claims in favor of the moving party without need for further court proceedings. A dispositive motion does not necessarily seek to dispose of the entire lawsuit. The most common types of dispositive motions are the motion to dismiss and the motion for summary judgment. A dispositive motion may also be used to request that an indictment be dismissed or quashed, or for judgment on pleadings. A dispositive motion resolves the claim or claims involved in the motion.
