Motion (General)

MOTION. This form is used in the Second Judicial Circuit Court in and for Leon County, Florida by a party in an ongoing court case to formally request the court to take a specific action. The person filing the motion—either the plaintiff/petitioner or defendant/respondent, depending on their original role in the case—must clearly state the relief or action being sought and provide factual support for the request. Common motions may include requests to modify a court order, compel discovery, continue a hearing, or dismiss part of a case. The filer is required to outline the facts that justify the requested action in numbered paragraphs. At the conclusion of the motion, the filer asks the court to grant the relief requested and signs the document, providing full contact information. The form also includes a Certificate of Service, in which the filer certifies that a copy of the motion was mailed to the opposing party, ensuring all parties are properly notified as required by Rule 1.080 of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. This rule governs the proper service of pleadings and papers filed after the initial complaint, emphasizing the requirement for fairness and due process in legal proceedings. www.FormsWorkflow.com