Minnesota Sample Letter for Response in connection with Motions for Summary Judgment

• Category: Letters - Legal - Motions
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0801LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Opposing Party's Name] [Opposing Party's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Re: Response to Motion for Summary Judgment Dear [Opposing Party's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to respond to the Motion for Summary Judgment filed by your counsel on [Insert Date]. After thoroughly reviewing the motion and the accompanying documentation, I respectfully submit this letter as my response. Before addressing the specific grounds stated in the motion, it is essential to emphasize that Minnesota law requires the moving party to demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that they are entitled to judgment as a matter of law. This burden is substantial, and the nonmoving party is entitled to all reasonable inferences in their favor. In light of the above, I respond to each ground of the Motion for Summary Judgment as follows: 1. Ground 1: [State the specific ground put forth by the opposing party]. In response, I assert that there exists a genuine issue of material fact regarding [Insert relevant facts]. This unresolved factual dispute prevents summary judgment from being appropriate at this stage. [Provide legal citations supporting your stance, if applicable]. 2. Ground 2: [State the specific ground put forth by the opposing party]. Contrary to the assertions made in the motion, I contend that [Explain your position and present supporting evidence or legal authorities]. This factual and legal dispute clearly dictates that summary judgment is premature and unwarranted in this matter. 3. Ground 3: [State the specific ground put forth by the opposing party]. I respectfully submit that the facts and circumstances of this case do not support the opposing party's argument for summary judgment. [Provide a clear and concise response, referencing relevant evidence or applicable legal precedents, if available]. Furthermore, it is crucial to note that even if the court were to determine that no genuine issue of material fact exists, I request that the motion be denied on the grounds that [State your arguments, such as lack of legal sufficiency, procedural errors, etc.]. In light of the above, I trust that the court will give due consideration to the facts, evidence, and applicable legal principles presented in this response. Please be advised that I also reserve the right to request oral argument on this matter, should the court require further clarification or elaboration of the issues at hand. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to receiving the court's decision on the Motion for Summary Judgment. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Opposing Party's Name] [Opposing Party's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Re: Response to Motion for Summary Judgment Dear [Opposing Party's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to respond to the Motion for Summary Judgment filed by your counsel on [Insert Date]. After thoroughly reviewing the motion and the accompanying documentation, I respectfully submit this letter as my response. Before addressing the specific grounds stated in the motion, it is essential to emphasize that Minnesota law requires the moving party to demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that they are entitled to judgment as a matter of law. This burden is substantial, and the nonmoving party is entitled to all reasonable inferences in their favor. In light of the above, I respond to each ground of the Motion for Summary Judgment as follows: 1. Ground 1: [State the specific ground put forth by the opposing party]. In response, I assert that there exists a genuine issue of material fact regarding [Insert relevant facts]. This unresolved factual dispute prevents summary judgment from being appropriate at this stage. [Provide legal citations supporting your stance, if applicable]. 2. Ground 2: [State the specific ground put forth by the opposing party]. Contrary to the assertions made in the motion, I contend that [Explain your position and present supporting evidence or legal authorities]. This factual and legal dispute clearly dictates that summary judgment is premature and unwarranted in this matter. 3. Ground 3: [State the specific ground put forth by the opposing party]. I respectfully submit that the facts and circumstances of this case do not support the opposing party's argument for summary judgment. [Provide a clear and concise response, referencing relevant evidence or applicable legal precedents, if available]. Furthermore, it is crucial to note that even if the court were to determine that no genuine issue of material fact exists, I request that the motion be denied on the grounds that [State your arguments, such as lack of legal sufficiency, procedural errors, etc.]. In light of the above, I trust that the court will give due consideration to the facts, evidence, and applicable legal principles presented in this response. Please be advised that I also reserve the right to request oral argument on this matter, should the court require further clarification or elaboration of the issues at hand. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to receiving the court's decision on the Motion for Summary Judgment. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]