what does it mean when you get a motion to sever?

Answer 1

not sure what you are asking exactly......but if it is a motion to serve on a jury you have to go.......otherwise they can put a warrant out for your arrest

Answer 2

A motion to sever means to slit one trial into two separate trials.
This can happen in either a civil case or in a criminal case.

There are various reasons for the motion to sever, but it is usually because one side (whoever brought the motion) thinks they have a better chance of willing at separate trials, rather than dealing with all of the issues at one trial.

For example, suppose it is a criminal trial, with two defendants. One is a very nasty repeat offender, the other it's their first time in court. If tried together, the reputation of the first defendant might hurt the chances of the second, whereas at separate trials, the second defendant has a much better chance at acquittal. In such a situation, the second defendan'ts attorney might seek a motion to sever.

Answer 3

It means that a party in your case wants to separate the case into at least two distinct trials. They want to "sever" one portion of the existing case from another.

How you respond to the motion depends upon the procedural requirements set by the rules of the court in which the case is pending. Rarely does one simply show up and argue the motion - more often, if one opposes severing, one must submit written papers by a date a certain number of days in advance of the motion return date.

Answer 4

It means that you have to show up at court on the time/time that is specified on the document. And if not, the judge will issue a warrant for your arrest and you will be arrested. So I recommend going to court. And don't be late

Answer 5

it is a legal request to separate some parts of a legal proceeding ... like to try some charges separately, at different trials.

Answer 6

A cut