Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in District of Columbia

Re: Dispositive motion

A dispositive motion is one that could dispose of (i.e. bring to an end) the case--for instance, if defendant moves for summary judgment, this is a dispositive motion because if the judge granted defendant's motion, the case would be dismissed without going to trial.

Sorry, don't know what your time frame is offhand. If you are proceeding pro se, I would call the clerk's office and ask them how much time you have.

Re: Dispositive motion

A dispositive motion is one that disposes of the case, for example a motion to dismiss, for judgment on the pleadings, or for summary judgment. In the DDC, all motions are subject to a response time of 11 days from service (+ 3 if served by mail).