ALL MOTIONS IN COURT

1. Motion to Admit - A formal request made by a party to the court to admit a document
or evidence into the record of the case.
2. Motion to Discover - This motion asks the court to dismiss the suit because the suit
does not have a legally sound basis, even if all the facts alleged are proven true
3. Motion for Summary Judgment - This motion asks the court for a judgment on the
merits of the case before the trial, where there is no dispute about the facts and only
a question of law needs to be resolved
4. Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law - This motion is made when a party believes
that the court should render a judgment in their favor based on the law and the
evidence presented
5. Motion for Directed Verdict/Dismissal - This motion is made when a party believes
that the other party should be dismissed from the case or that the case should be
dismissed due to a lack of evidence or other reasons
6. Motion in Limine - This motion is made to limit the testimony or evidence that will be
presented during the trial
7. Motion to Quash - This motion is made to challenge the validity of a subpoena or to
prevent the discovery process from proceeding
8. Motion to Strike - This motion is made to remove certain evidence or testimony from
the record
9. Motion to Suppress - This motion is made to prevent certain statements or evidence
from being introduced as evidence during the trial, such as evidence obtained
through an unconstitutional search
10. Motion for Change of Venue -This motion is made for various reasons, including pre-
trial publicity or other factors that may affect the fairness of the trial in the original
venue
11. Motion for Judgment on the pleadings -This motion is filed when the parties have
agreed on all material facts and present a short statement of the case, allowing the
court to render a judgment without the need for further evidence
12. Motion to Declare defendant in default - This motion is filed when the defendant fails
to file an answer or other required pleading within the specified time and the court
finds that the failure is not due to a valid reason
13. Motion for Execution - This motion is filed to enforce a judgment or final order, such
as a writ of execution or a writ of preliminary injunction.
14. Motion for Reconsideration - This motion is filed when a party seeks to reconsider a
previous court order or judgment, usually due to new evidence or a change in the
legal situation
15. Motion for New Trial - This motion is filed when the party believes that a new trial is
necessary due to newly discovered evidence, fraud in the trial, or other extraordinary
circumstances
16. Motion for Extension: This motion is filed to request an extension of time to file
pleadings, affidavits, or other papers, except for filing an answer
17. Motion for Postponement: This motion is filed to request a delay in the trial or hearing
for various reasons, such as the unavailability of a witness or the need to gather
additional evidence
18. Motion for Intervention: This motion is filed by a person who is not a party to the case
but has an interest in the outcome and wishes to participate in the proceedings
 19. Motion to Suspend Proceedings - A legal request made to pause or stop the ongoing
trial or hearing due to specific reasons, such as the need to gather additional
evidence, the filing of a motion to dismiss, or the raising of a substantial question that
requires further investigation
20. Motion to Compel - Filed to request the court to order a party to comply with a
discovery request or court order.
21. Motion for Contempt - Filed to ask the court to hold a party in contempt for failing to
comply with a court order.
22. Motion for Clarification - Filed to seek clarification or interpretation of a court order or
decision.
23. Motion for Consolidation - Filed to request the consolidation of two or more cases
that involve similar issues.

Stages where motions are allowed to be filed

Summary Proceedings
● Motion for Reconsideration
● Motion to Dismiss
● Motion to Declare Defendant in Default
● Motion for Execution
Lower Courts (MTC, MCTC)
● Motion to Discover
● Motion for Summary Judgment
● Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
● Motion for New Trial
● Motion for Reconsideration
● Motion for Extension
● Motion for Postponement
● Motion for Intervention
Regional Trial Courts
● Similar to lower courts, plus other motions such as:
● Motion to Suspend Proceedings
● Motion for Change of Venue
Sharia Courts
● The specific motions in Sharia Courts may align with those in other courts, with
potential consideration for Islamic law principles.
Court of Appeals
● Motion for Extension
● Motion for Reconsideration
● Motion to Suspend Proceedings
● Other motions as applicable to the specific case
Supreme Court
● Motion for Extension
● Motion for Reconsideration
● Motion to Suspend Proceedings
● Motion for Postponement