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A Petition is a formal written request presented to a court such as the Petition for Administration. A Motion is a written or oral application requesting that the court make a specified ruling or order such as a motion for the court to correct some error in a judgment or to amend a judgment.

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Q: What is the difference between petition and motion in Massachusetts probate court?
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