Editing Motion for more definite statement

A '''motion for more definite statement''' in many [[jurisdiction]]s in the [[United States]], and under United States federal law, is a means of obtaining a more detailed motion from the opposing party in a [[civil case]] before interposing a responsive [[plea]]ding.

In federal jurisprudence, the motion is permitted by Rule 12(e) of The [[Federal Rules of Civil Procedure]]. The presiding [[judge]] will respond either by granting the motion or striking it from the record if it is found to be without [[legal merit]]. The motion must contain a point-by-point rebuttal, with each point numbered, and ideally should reference some case law in support of the motion.

In the Commonwealth of [[Virginia]], a motion seeking such relief is called a [[Bill of particulars|motion for a bill of particulars]].

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[[Category:Law of the United States]]
[[Category:Civil procedure]]

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