What does a Motion to Compel require from a party?

A Motion to Compel is a specific legal request made to a court, typically by one party in a lawsuit, asking the court to order another party to comply with a previous court ruling or legal obligation. This motion is used when one party believes that the other party is not adhering to the discovery process or failing to provide the information requested during litigation.

In this context, compliance with a court ruling is crucial because the motion serves to enforce previous decisions made by the court, ensuring that all parties are held accountable to abide by established legal procedures. The aim is to facilitate a fair and efficient judicial process, allowing the requesting party to obtain the necessary information or documentation that the opposing party is obligated to provide.

Other options do not align with the function of a Motion to Compel. A settlement agreement is typically reached voluntarily between parties and does not pertain to compulsion by the court. A retraction of a statement is more focused on correcting misinformation rather than enforcing compliance. Finally, while submission of evidence is an important aspect of legal proceedings, a Motion to Compel is specifically geared towards ensuring that evidence or information required per rules or court orders is provided as mandated, rather than requesting new submissions of evidence.