motion to remand
motion to remand. In a case that has been removed from state court to federal court, a party’s request that the federal court return the case to state court, usu. because the federal court lacks jurisdiction or because the procedures for removal were not properly followed. 28 USCA § 1447(c). [Cases: Removal of Cases 107. C.J.S. Removal of Causes §§ 183–184, 193.]