motion for more definite statement

A party’s request that the court require an opponent to amend a vague or ambiguous pleading to which the party cannot reasonably be required to respond. Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(e).

— Also termed motion for a more definite statement. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 957; Pleading 367. C.J.S. Pleading § 685.]


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