Admission on Motion

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A formal statement or acknowledgment made by a party in a legal proceeding, usually in response to a motion filed by the opposing party.
The defendant's admission on motion regarding their involvement in the accident was crucial evidence in the plaintiff's case.
In the United States v. Microsoft Corp. case (2001), Microsoft made several admissions on motion regarding its business practices, which were used as evidence in the antitrust lawsuit against the company.
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Frequently Asked Questions

An admission on motion is made in response to a formal request by the opposing party, while a stipulation is a voluntary agreement between the parties on a particular fact or issue.

An admission on motion can be used as evidence against the party making the admission and can significantly impact the outcome of the case.

Yes, in some cases, an admission on motion can be withdrawn with the court's permission if it was made in error or under duress.

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