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motion for a more definite statement

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A quick definition of motion for a more definite statement:

A motion for a more definite statement is a request made by one party to the court asking the other party to clarify their vague or unclear statement in a legal document. This is done when the first party cannot respond properly to the unclear statement. The court will only grant this motion if the statement is so unclear that the other party cannot respond to it. This motion is not allowed if there is no need for a response or if it is used to force the other party to provide more information than necessary.

A more thorough explanation:

A motion for a more definite statement is a request made by a party to the court, asking the opponent to clarify a vague or ambiguous pleading. This motion is used when the party cannot reasonably respond to the pleading without further clarification.

For example, if a plaintiff files a complaint that is too vague or unclear, the defendant may file a motion for a more definite statement. This motion asks the plaintiff to provide more specific details about their claim so that the defendant can respond appropriately.

However, this motion is not always granted. The court will only grant the motion if the pleading is so vague or ambiguous that the party cannot reasonably be required to frame a responsive pleading. If the pleading is sufficiently clear, the motion will be denied.

It's important to note that this motion is not used to force the plaintiff to include additional details that may make the complaint vulnerable to a motion to dismiss.

Overall, a motion for a more definite statement is a tool used to ensure that both parties have a clear understanding of the claims being made and can respond appropriately.

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