Understanding Motions and Applications in Legal Proceedings

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What is the purpose of a motion or application in a legal context?

  • To request a change in the trial date
  • To seek an interpretation or decision from a Justice (correct)
  • To submit additional evidence without a Justice's input
  • To initiate a new trial

How many days prior to a motion must a Notice of Motion be served on the other side?

  • Two days
  • One day
  • Four days
  • Three days (correct)

What is the purpose of an Affidavit in the context of a motion?

  • To contain evidence to support the motion (correct)
  • To record the arguments presented during the motion
  • To serve as a summary of the motion's outcome
  • To document the Justice's decision

What type of motion does not require advance notice to the other party?

<p>Without Notice Motion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a motion to adjourn?

<p>To request a change in the trial date (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can bring a motion to adjourn?

<p>Either the prosecution or the defence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which court order is sought to obtain additional relevant information from the prosecutor?

<p>Motion for Disclosure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which court order is sought to fix minor errors in the charging document?

<p>Motion to Amend (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which court order is sought to throw the matter out of court due to serious defects in the charging document?

<p>Motion to Quash (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which court order is sought to obtain precise details about the nature of the charges that were laid?

<p>Motion for Particulars (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which court order is brought without notice and at the conclusion of the prosecution's case?

<p>Motion for Non-Suit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which court order cannot be brought in default judgment?

<p>Motion to Amend (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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