What is the meaning of the word "hearing" in the context of a motion?

Saskatchewan, Canada


The following excerpt is from Latour v. The Queen, 1976 CanLII 958 (SK CA):

Graham J. in Fairbairn v. Highway Traffic Bd., supra, interpreted this language to require a hearing. With respect, I am in agreement with that interpretation.

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