Which document notifies about a hearing and the relief sought?

• A. Summons
• B. Notice of Motion
• C. Complaint
• D. Answer

Answer: (B)

The document that notifies about a hearing and the relief sought is the Notice of Motion. In motion practice, this notice accompanies the moving papers and specifies what is being requested from the court (the relief sought, such as an injunction, summary judgment, or other relief) and when the motion will be heard, usually by providing a return date. This makes it the key instrument for informing both the court and the opposing party about the upcoming hearing and the exact relief being sought.

The other documents serve different purposes. A summons informs a defendant that a lawsuit has been filed and directs them to answer within a specified time, but it does not detail a specific hearing on a motion or the relief requested. A complaint presents the plaintiff’s allegations and claims that form the basis of the action. An answer is the defendant’s response to those allegations.