United States Bankruptcy Court
District of Rhode Island
Frequently Asked Questions


What is a motion?

A motion is a written formal statement in which the party who is requesting an action, the movant, sets forth his grounds for the action requested. The party against whom the action is requested is the respondent. Hiring a competent attorney is highly recommended.

 

While the information presented above is accurate as of the date of publication,
it should not be cited or relied upon as legal authority. It is highly recommended
that legal advice be obtained from a bankruptcy attorney or legal association.
For filing requirements, please refer to the
United States Bankruptcy Code
(title 11, United States Code)
, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
(Bankruptcy Rules), and the
Local Rules for the United States Bankruptcy
Court for the District of Rhode Island

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United States Bankruptcy Court
District of Rhode Island