Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Motion of course refers to a request made by a party to the court that can be granted as a matter of routine, without further investigation or inquiry.
For example, a motion to extend the deadline for filing a document may be considered a motion of course if it is granted routinely without any further inquiry.
Another example of a motion of course is a request to reschedule a hearing due to a conflict in the party's schedule.
These examples illustrate that a motion of course is a simple request that can be granted without any further investigation or inquiry by the court.