What should I include in a motion or response? To file a motion, follow the standard filing procedure.You may file a multi-part motion, such as a motion to dismiss and a motion for summary judgment. Currently scheduled ☐ hearing ☐ trial date and time: ☐ Grounds and authorities: ☐ Request for hearing. ☐ Request hearing on Motion. Understand what will happen at the hearing. To have a motion scheduled for a hearing, all parties must file their motions before the Motions Filing Deadline date. If more than two (2) parties intend to file motions in a multi-party case, counsel. Generally, in the district court, a separate motions hearing is not filed but happens almost simultaneous at trial. A motion hearing is an opportunity for the court to determine what evidence will be admitted during the course of a trial.