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Moving Party

The person making the request to the court in a case.

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Movant

The person who filed the motion, or request, to the court.

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Motion

Attempt to have a limited issue heard by the court. Motions can be filed before, during, and after trial.

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Marshal

The persons responsible for courthouse security including the metal detectors at the entrance of each courthouse and maintaining order in each courtroom. A marshal can also serve (give copies of) legal papers to the other people named in a lawsuit.Mistrial:  An invalid trial caused by fundamental error. When a mistrial is declared, the trial must...

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Mandamus

An order directed to a private corporation, or any of its officers, or to an executive, administrative or judicial officer, or to a lower court, commanding the performance of a particular act.