procedural motion
[/prəˈsɛdʒərəl ˈmoʊʃən/]
nounpl: procedural motions
moção processual
1. A formal request made to a court during legal proceedings to take some action related to the mechanics or process of the case rather than its substantive merits
The defendant filed a procedural motion to extend the deadline for submitting evidence.
O réu apresentou uma moção processual para prorrogar o prazo de apresentação de provas.
2. A legislative motion concerning the rules, order, or conduct of business rather than the substantive content of a bill or proposal
The senator raised a procedural motion to adjourn the debate before the vote.
O senador levantou uma moção processual para encerrar o debate antes da votação.
Procedural motions are fundamental to both U.S. and Brazilian legal systems. In Brazil, they follow the Civil Procedure Code (Código de Processo Civil), while in the U.S., they follow Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or state equivalents. Understanding procedural motions is essential for legal professionals in both countries as they can significantly impact case timelines and outcomes.
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