A motion is an application to the court for a specific court order within the confines of an existing case. Along with the required pre-motion conference request, any party seeking leave to file a motion for summary judgment must also file a Local Rule 56.1 Statement.A note of issue is a form that is filed and served on all parties confirming that the case is ready for trial. 1.421(6) Motions under this rule must specify how the pleading they attack is claimed to be. There are generally no forms for the motion. You will need to prepare your own papers. This article is for attorneys making a motion for summary judgment in New York state court under Rule 3212 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules. New York's Appellate Division, Second Department reversed a trial court decision that granted a defendant's motion to compel acceptance of a late answer. Defendants' motion seeking to strike plaintiff's complaint is denied. Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict, or in the Alternative, for.