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Motion to quash

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003314

A request made to a court to nullify or set aside a legal document or action. This motion is frequently used to challenge a subpoena, summons, or warrant, arguing that it is invalid or improperly issued. If successful, the challenged document or action loses its legal effect.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-003314
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003314",
  "term": "Motion to quash",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A request made to a court to nullify or set aside a legal document or action. This motion is frequently used to challenge a subpoena, summons, or warrant, arguing that it is invalid or improperly issued. If successful, the challenged document or action loses its legal effect.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/motion-to-quash/"
}

Record 3,291 of 5,441 in Law terminology (MLC-0107). Request the full dataset.