Rams Attorneys File Three Motions In Hopes Of Keeping Team's Relocation Lawsuit From Trial

A St. Louis lawsuit over the Rams' relocation to L.A. "took up nearly four hours in court Friday when both sides argued over motions that could have a dramatic effect on the outcome of the case," according to Mike Faulk of the ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH. The lawsuit alleges a "breach of contract and four other counts against the Rams and the NFL." Three motions filed by attorneys for the Rams and the NFL "could keep the case from going to trial, if successful." The motions are to "dismiss the lawsuit based on the league's relocation policy being unenforceable; to send the case to arbitration as outlined by the lease; and to dismiss most of the teams and their representatives as defendants for lack of jurisdiction." St. Louis Circuit Court Judge Christopher McGraugh said that he "hopes to rule on the motions before the end of December" ( ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, 12/2 ).