nonmovant

English

Etymology

From non- +‎ movant.

Noun

nonmovant (plural nonmovants)

1. (law) The party to a lawsuit who did not make a particular motion
   • 1995, Environmental Administrative Decisions‎^[1], page 76:

     Once this showing has been made, the burden of production shifts to the nonmovant having the burden of persuasion.

   • 2003, Texas, Vernon's Texas Rules of Civil Procedure - Volume 2‎^[2], page 177:

     In deciding whether there is disputed material fact issue precluding summary judgment, evidence favorable to nonmovant will be taken as true.

   • 2004, O'Connor's Federal Rules, Civil Trials‎^[3], page 442:

     The motion must briefly explain why the nonmovant does not have the evidence it needs to oppose the summary judgment by affidavits.