Motion defined

Wis. Stat. § 971.30
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(1) ‘‘Motion” means an application for an order. (2) Unless otherwise provided or ordered by the court, all motions shall meet the following criteria: (a) Be in writing. (b) Contain a caption setting forth the name of the court, the venue, the title of the action, the file number, a denomination of the party seeking the order or relief and a brief description of the type of order or relief sought. (c) State with particularity the grounds for the motion and the order or relief sought.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/971.30Fetched: 10/7/2026
Wis. Stat. § 971.30 — Motion defined | Wisconsin Statutes (updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247) | Corpus