Motion Practice in Superior Court (MA) | Practical Law
A Practice Note outlining the key issues to consider when serving and filing a motion, opposition, cross-motion (including a motion to strike), notice of filing, and related documents in Massachusetts Superior Court civil litigation. This Note addresses the rules applicable to motion practice, including the procedures under Massachusetts Superior Court Rule 9A, pre-motion conferences under Massachusetts Superior Court Rule 9C or in the Business Litigation Session, and notices of motions under Massachusetts Superior Court Rule 9E. This Note also discusses requesting a hearing and when to serve specifically named nonparties.