Movant
When a party makes a motion in a case, that party is called the movant. For example, if a plaintiff in a civil case moves for summary judgment, the plaintiff is the movant.
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
The party in a lawsuit or other legal proceeding who makes a motion (application for a court order or judgment).
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:20 pm
