Louisiana Motion to Set Summary Matter for Trial is a motion used in civil litigation in Louisiana. This motion is typically used when the parties involved in a dispute wish to have the matter resolved in a summary, or expedited, fashion. The motion requests that the court set the matter for a summary trial, which is a simplified version of a traditional trial. Summary trials are not as complex as full trials, and typically involve limited discovery, fewer witnesses, and a shorter duration. There are two types of Louisiana Motion to Set Summary Matter for Trial: (1) Motion to Set Summary Matter for Trial on the Merits and (2) Motion to Set Summary Matter for Trial on the Issues of Liability. The Motion to Set Summary Matter for Trial on the Merits is used when both parties are in agreement that all the material facts of the case are known and the court can decide the case on the merits without the need for further discovery. The Motion to Set Summary Matter for Trial on the Issues of Liability is used when the parties agree to have the court decide the issue of liability, but they disagree about the amount of damages. In this case, the court will hear evidence on the issue of damages at a separate trial. In both cases, the Louisiana Motion to Set Summary Matter for Trial must include a statement of the material facts that are agreed upon, the issues that remain in dispute, and the reasons the parties believe the case should be set for a summary trial. The motion must then be filed with the court and served upon the other parties.