Could you define the difference in legal terms for the words: PETITION AND MOTION?

Question

Could you define the difference in legal terms for the words: PETITION AND MOTION?

Answer 1

Petition: a written formal request or plea in which specific court action is asked for,

Motion: an application to a court for a ruling, order, etc.

Answer 2

petition makes a request

motion asks for a ruling based on legal precedent

Petition - A written application from a person or persons to some governing body or public official asking that some authority be exercised to grant relief, favors, or privileges.

A formal application made to a court in writing that requests action on a certain matter.

Motion - A written or oral application made to a court or judge to obtain a ruling or order directing that some act be done in favor of the applicant. The applicant is known as the moving party, or the Movant.

Written motions specify what action the movant is requesting and the reasons, or grounds, for the request. A written motion may contain citations to case law or statutes that support the motion. A motion almost always contains a recitation of the facts of the case or the situation prompting the movant to make the request.