motion for a more definite statement

Definition of "motion for a more definite statement"
  1. A legal request made prior to a defendant's response, asking the court to instruct the plaintiff to clarify disputed details in their complaint due to the ambiguity or vagueness of the allegations, hindering a reasonable formation of an answer
How to use "motion for a more definite statement" in a sentence
  1. The defendant filed a motion for a more definite statement, finding the plaintiff's allegations too ambiguous to respond effectively.
  2. Regarding the unclear nature of the claims, the court welcomed the defendant's motion for a more definite statement to ensure a fair response.
  3. As the allegations were too vague, the legal team was considering filing a motion for a more definite statement to better understand the plaintiff's complaints.

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