Motion defined

971.30 Motion defined. (1) ‘‘Motion” means an application for an order. (2) Unless otherwise provided or ordered by the court, all motions shall meet the following criteria: (a) Be in writing. (b) Contain a caption setting forth the name of the court, the venue, the title of the action, the file number, a denomination of the party seeking the order or relief and a brief description of the type of order or relief sought. (c) State with particularity the grounds for the motion and the order or relief sought. History: Sup. Ct. Order, 171 Wis. 2d xix (1992).