Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Motions — Duty of Court to Hear Pending Motions

Area of law: CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

Courts have a duty to hear all motions, regardless of perceived merit. The principle applies to all courts. The judge cannot pre-judge without hearing. The rule ensures due process. The court must rule after hearing. The principle is fundamental.

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