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Sample Letter for Opinions on Motions for Summary Judgment

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Your three options following the court's grant of summary judgment or summary adjudication to the defense. This article explores the benefits and best practices of three options following the grant of summary judgment or summary adjudication: (1) a new-trial motion, (2) a writ, and (3) an appeal.

Overview. If one party to a case has filed a motion with the court, the other side can file an opposition. An opposition is a written statement explaining to the judge why the other side is not entitled to whatever he is asking for in his motion. It is your opportunity to oppose the other side's request.

Rule 56 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governs summary judgment for federal courts. Under Rule 56, in order to succeed in a motion for summary judgment, a movant must show 1) that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact, and 2) that the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

A response must be in writing and include the same supporting documents as a motion for summary judgment. The opposition to the motion for summary judgment should also include a statement of facts showing the dispute and supporting documents.

If a defendant refuses to produce documents or witnesses for depositions, you can oppose the summary-judgment motion by submitting your declaration and showing that facts essential to justify your opposition may exist but cannot for reasons stated be presented to the court.

Stated different, to successfully defend against summary judgment the non-moving party (you) should seek to demonstrate that indeed there are material facts in dispute. Alternatively, the non-moving party (you) can argue that the undisputed facts support a judgment as a matter of law in your favor.

When a motion for summary judgement is granted, it indicates there is sufficient evidence to declare one party the clear winner.The judge will then rule on the case based on the facts and evidence. A summary judgement can often be beneficial as it potentially skips a lengthy (and costly) court trial.

If a defendant refuses to produce documents or witnesses for depositions, you can oppose the summary-judgment motion by submitting your declaration and showing that facts essential to justify your opposition may exist but cannot for reasons stated be presented to the court.

The key to defeating a motion for summary judgment is to show the court that there are still facts in dispute. Summary judgment is only appropriate if none of the facts are disputed.

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Sample Letter for Opinions on Motions for Summary Judgment