971.30 Motion defined. - Wisconsin Statutes

971.30

971.30 Motion defined.

971.30(1)

(1) ``Motion" means an application for an order.

971.30(2)

(2) Unless otherwise provided or ordered by the court, all motions shall meet the following criteria:

971.30(2)(a)

(a) Be in writing.

971.30(2)(b)

(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.

971.30(2)(c)

(c) State with particularity the grounds for the motion and the order or relief sought.

971.30 - ANNOT.

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 171 Wis. 2d xix (1992).