# Washington Motion Types | Trellis

> Every motion type Trellis tracks in Washington Superior 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/wa/motion-type/motion-for-protective-order-washington-1599): In Washington, a Motion for Protective Order is filed to limit or modify discovery to protect a party based on good cause.
- [Motion for Sanctions for Failure to Comply with Discovery](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-for-sanctions-for-failure-to-comply-with-discovery-washington-1600): App. 127, 132.)
- [Motion to Compel Depositions](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-compel-depositions-washington-1595): Under Washington rules of civil procedure, “\[a\] party may obtain discovery on any matter, not privileged, that is relevant to the subject matter of the pending action.” (Hood v. Columbia Cnty., 21 Wash.
- [Motion to Compel Disclosures of Expert Opinion](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-compel-disclosures-expert-opinion-washington-1594): App. 824.)
- [Motion to Compel Discovery Responses](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-compel-discovery-responses-washington-1593): Motion Type: Motion to Compel Discovery Responses for Washington.
- [Motion to Compel Further Responses to Interrogatories](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-compel-further-responses-to-interrogatories-washington-1596): App. 1007.)
- [Motion to Compel Production of Documents](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-compel-production-documents-washington-1598): Motion Type: Motion to Compel Production of Documents for Washington.
- [Motion to Dismiss For Failure to State a Claim](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-dismiss-for-failure-to-state-a-claim-washington-1606): Ct. App. Feb. 28, 2017).)
- [Motion to Dismiss For Lack of Personal Jurisdiction](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-dismiss-for-lack-personal-jurisdiction-washington-1604): App. 414, 418.)
- [Motion to Extend Discovery](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-extend-discovery-washington-1597): In Washington, parties file a Motion to Extend Discovery when they need additional time to complete the discovery process.
- [Motion to Quash Discovery](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-quash-discovery-washington-1602): Hosp.
- [Motion to Stay Discovery](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-stay-discovery-washington-1601): App. 338, 350.)

## Dispositive Motions

- [Motion for Summary Judgment/Partial Summary Judgment](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-for-summary-judgment-partial-summary-judgment-washington-1607): Ct. App. Dec. 8, 2016).)
- [Motion to Dismiss For Failure to Prosecute](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-dismiss-for-failure-to-prosecute-washington-1605): App. 504, 506.)
- [Motion to Dismiss For Forum Non Conveniens](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-dismiss-for-forum-non-conveniens-washington-1603): Motion Type: Motion to Dismiss For Forum Non Conveniens for Washington.

## Post-trial Motions

- [Motion to Reconsider/Vacate Summary Judgment](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-reconsider-vacate-summary-judgment-washington-1608): App. 1017.)

## Pre-trial Motions

- [Motion for Change of Venue](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-for-change-venue-washington-1611): Normally, “the policy of this state is that, if the parties agree to a venue for a suit, the trial court cannot allow the suit to be brought in any county other than the one agreed on by the parties.” (See Keystone Masonry v. Garco Constr (2006) 135 Wn.
- [Motion for Continuance](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-for-continuance-washington-1621): In Washington, a Motion for Continuance is granted or denied at the discretion of the trial court, which has broad authority to manage its affairs to achieve orderly and expeditious case disposition.
- [Motion for Joinder (of Necessary Parties)](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-for-joinder-necessary-parties-washington-1610): App. 1, 5.)
- [Motion for Preliminary Injunction](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-for-preliminary-injunction-washington-1620): App. 145, 157.)
- [Motion for Temporary Restraining Order](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-for-temporary-restraining-order-washington-1612): App. 98, 113.)
- [Motion in Limine to Preclude Evidence or Reference](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-in-limine-to-preclude-evidence-reference-washington-1609): Ct. App. Sep. 14, 2021).)
- [Motion to Amend](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-amend-washington-1616): In Washington, a Motion to Amend is governed by CR 15(a) and is typically allowed liberally when justice so requires.
- [Motion to Bifurcate Civil Trial](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-bifurcate-civil-trial-washington-1617): Dist., No. 48942-2-II, at \*22 (Wash.
- [Motion to Consolidate](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-consolidate-washington-1618): Ct. App. Nov. 29, 2021).)
- [Motion to Discharge/Cancel Lis Pendens](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-discharge-cancel-lis-pendens-washington-1622): Ct. App. July 1, 2014).)
- [Motion to Disqualify or Substitute Judge](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-disqualify-substitute-judge-washington-1614): Ct. App. Apr. 21, 2014).)
- [Motion to Intervene](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-intervene-washington-1615): Disc.
- [Motion to Strike](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-strike-washington-1613): In Washington, a Motion to Strike is used to request the court to remove irrelevant or inappropriate material from any pleading, as per CR 12(f).
- [Motion to Transfer](https://trellis.law/wa/motion-type/motion-to-transfer-washington-1619): App. 896, 902.)