Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint

A motion for leave to amend complaint is a legal document filed by the plaintiff in a lawsuit, requesting the court’s permission to make changes to the original complaint. Amendments may be necessary to add or remove parties, claims, or factual allegations based on new information discovered during the case. The motion must explain the reasons for the proposed amendments and demonstrate that they are necessary and will not cause undue prejudice to the opposing party. If granted, the plaintiff can file an amended complaint, which supersedes the original complaint and becomes the operative document in the case. Motions for leave to amend complaint allow plaintiffs to refine their claims and ensure that the case proceeds on the most accurate and relevant information.