What does nonmovant mean?
Nonmovant means (law) The party to a lawsuit who did not make a particular motion.
Nonmovant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nonmovant is a noun meaning (law) The party to a lawsuit who did not make a particular motion.
Meaning
(law) The party to a lawsuit who did not make a particular motion.
Example Sentences
Once this showing has been made, the burden of production shifts to the nonmovant having the burden of persuasion.
The motion must briefly explain why the nonmovant does not have the evidence it needs to oppose the summary judgment by affidavits.
In deciding whether there is disputed material fact issue precluding summary judgment, evidence favorable to nonmovant will be taken as true.
Word Forms
- nonmovants
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nonlitigant, nonplaintiff, nonparty, nonclaimant, nondefendant, nonmover.
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How do you use nonmovant in a sentence?
Once this showing has been made, the burden of production shifts to the nonmovant having the burden of persuasion.
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