# Missouri Motion Types | Trellis

> Every motion type Trellis tracks in Missouri Circuit Courts, with a link to each motion's page of outcomes, judge data and example rulings.

Last updated: 2026-10-26

## Discovery Motions

- [Motion for Protective Order](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-for-protective-order-missouri-1779): Ct. App. Mar. 28, 2017).)
- [Motion for Sanctions for Failure to Comply with Discovery](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-for-sanctions-for-failure-to-comply-with-discovery-missouri-1780): Motion Type: Motion for Sanctions for Failure to Comply with Discovery for Missouri.
- [Motion to Compel Depositions](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-compel-depositions-missouri-1775): Motion Type: Motion to Compel Depositions for Missouri.
- [Motion to Compel Disclosures of Expert Opinion](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-compel-disclosures-expert-opinion-missouri-1774): Motion Type: Motion to Compel Disclosures of Expert Opinion for Missouri.
- [Motion to Compel Discovery Responses](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-compel-discovery-responses-missouri-1773): Motion Type: Motion to Compel Discovery Responses for Missouri.
- [Motion to Compel Further Responses to Interrogatories](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-compel-further-responses-to-interrogatories-missouri-1776): Ct. App. Feb. 15, 2011).)
- [Motion to Compel Production of Documents](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-compel-production-documents-missouri-1778): Cullen v. Harrell (2019) 567 S.W.3d 633, 642.)
- [Motion to Extend Discovery](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-extend-discovery-missouri-1777): Motion Type: Motion to Extend Discovery for Missouri.
- [Motion to Quash Discovery](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-quash-discovery-missouri-1782): St.
- [Motion to Stay Discovery](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-stay-discovery-missouri-1781): App. 792, 796.)

## Dispositive Motions

- [Motion for Summary Judgment/Partial Summary Judgment](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-for-summary-judgment-partial-summary-judgment-missouri-1787): Motion Type: Motion for Summary Judgment/Partial Summary Judgment for Missouri.
- [Motion to Dismiss For Failure to Prosecute](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-dismiss-for-failure-to-prosecute-missouri-1785): Motion Type: Motion to Dismiss For Failure to Prosecute for Missouri.
- [Motion to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-dismiss-for-failure-to-state-a-claim-missouri-1786): Motion Type: Motion to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim for Missouri.
- [Motion to Dismiss For Forum Non Conveniens](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-dismiss-for-forum-non-conveniens-missouri-1783): Motion Type: Motion to Dismiss For Forum Non Conveniens for Missouri.
- [Motion to Dismiss For Lack of Personal Jurisdiction](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-dismiss-for-lack-personal-jurisdiction-missouri-1784): Motion Type: Motion to Dismiss For Lack of Personal Jurisdiction for Missouri.

## Pre-trial Motions

- [Motion for Change of Venue](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-for-change-venue-missouri-1791): Motion Type: Motion for Change of Venue for Missouri.
- [Motion for Continuance](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-for-continuance-missouri-1801): Motion Type: Motion for Continuance for Missouri.
- [Motion for Joinder (of Necessary Parties)](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-for-joinder-necessary-parties-missouri-1790): Ct. App. Nov. 8, 2016).)
- [Motion for Preliminary Injunction](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-for-preliminary-injunction-missouri-1800): Motion Type: Motion for Preliminary Injunction for Missouri.
- [Motion for Temporary Restraining Order](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-for-temporary-restraining-order-missouri-1792): Motion Type: Motion for Temporary Restraining Order for Missouri.
- [Motion in Limine to Preclude Evidence or Reference](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-in-limine-to-preclude-evidence-reference-missouri-1789): Motion Type: Motion in Limine to Preclude Evidence or Reference for Missouri.
- [Motion to Amend](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-amend-missouri-1796): Motion Type: Motion to Amend for Missouri.
- [Motion to Bifurcate Civil Trial](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-bifurcate-civil-trial-missouri-1797): Ct. App. Nov. 8, 2016).)
- [Motion to Consolidate](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-consolidate-missouri-1798): Motion Type: Motion to Consolidate for Missouri.
- [Motion to Intervene](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-intervene-missouri-1795): Motion Type: Motion to Intervene for Missouri.
- [Motion to Reconsider/Vacate (Summary Judgment)](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-reconsider-vacate-summary-judgment-missouri-1788): Motion Type: Motion to Reconsider/Vacate (Summary Judgment) for Missouri.
- [Motion to Recuse Judge](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-recuse-judge-missouri-1794): Motion Type: Motion to Recuse Judge for Missouri.
- [Motion to Strike](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-strike-missouri-1793): Motion Type: Motion to Strike for Missouri.
- [Motion to Transfer](https://trellis.law/mo/motion-type/motion-to-transfer-missouri-1799): Rothermich v. Gallagher (1991) 816 S.W.2d 194, 196-7; Eide v. Midstate Oil Co. (1995) 895 S.W.2d 35, 42.)