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?

Without Notice Motion Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a motion to adjourn?

To request a change in the trial date Signup and view all the answers

Who can bring a motion to adjourn?

Either the prosecution or the defence Signup and view all the answers

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

Motion for Disclosure Signup and view all the answers

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

Motion to Amend 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?

Motion to Quash Signup and view all the answers

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

Motion for Particulars Signup and view all the answers

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

Motion for Non-Suit Signup and view all the answers

Which court order cannot be brought in default judgment?

Motion to Amend Signup and view all the answers

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