Sentence examples for seek a motion from inspiring English sources

If a bank boss refuses to answer a question, the committee can seek a motion from parliament to get them to answer, but Thistlethwaite said that was a complicated process and he doubtsed the government would go through with it.

He said his questioning of Lee's government had caused a conflict between the two, and that he only stepped down when Lee threatened to seek a motion in Parliament to oust him.

After the trial, her lawyer said that they will seek a motion for a new trial based on evidence that wasn't admitted during the trial, including a conversation she had with her husband in the back of a police car that was secretly recorded.

But given the impact on Scottish citizens, he said the UK government should seek a legislative consent motion from Holyrood, which requires the Scottish parliament to approve any changes in its powers and responsibilities.

He asked a Florida court to overturn the result of the election, and also filed a motion to seek a new vote in Palm Beach County, where a confusing ballot paper was said to have cost him votes.

"Isn't that a shame, we're going to spend all this money on him now?" Amster said, adding that he's still considering filing a motion to seek a new trial.

The delay announced yesterday, will give lawyers for Ms. Stewart and the stockbroker, Peter E. Bacanovic, time to file motions seeking a new trial; the motions are expected before the end of this week.

Mr. Jaitley said they are not seeking a no-confidence motion because of the government's "tremendous ability to manipulate the political parties" which may end up affording "comfort" to the ruling party, if the vote goes in their favor.

With the conclusion of the votes on the government's motion to seek an extension of Article 50, the Commons has moved on to other things.

In return for her plea, the government promised to file a motion seeking a lesser sentence than that provided under sentencing guidelines.

Mr. Malvo's lawyers have filed a motion seeking a copy of the confession he reportedly made when he was turned over to the Virginia authorities.