A Houston Texas Plaintiffs Motion for Summary Judgment is a legal document filed by the plaintiff in a lawsuit requesting the court to render a judgment in their favor without the need for a trial. This motion is based on the argument that there are no genuine disputes of material fact and that the plaintiff is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. The motion is typically filed after the discovery process, where both parties have gathered and exchanged evidence and information relevant to the case. It is a strategic move made by the plaintiff to cut through lengthy and costly litigation by presenting strong evidence that supports their legal claims. There are different types of Houston Texas Plaintiffs Motions for Summary Judgment, such as: 1. Traditional Summary Judgment Motion: Also known as a Rule 166a(c) motion, it is filed when there are no disputed issues of material fact and the plaintiff believes they are entitled to judgment as a matter of law. The burden is on the moving (the plaintiff) to prove that there are no genuine disputes of material fact. 2. No-Evidence Summary Judgment Motion: This type of motion is filed under Rule 166a(i) when the plaintiff believes that there is no evidence to support one or more essential elements of the defendant's case. The moving must provide specific references to the record and explain why there is a lack of evidence to support the opposing party's claims. 3. Partial Summary Judgment Motion: A plaintiff may file this motion if they believe that certain claims or issues can be resolved without going to trial. It requests the court to grant judgment in favor of the plaintiff on specific claims or issues, while allowing the remaining claims or issues to proceed to trial. In all types of motions for summary judgment, the plaintiff must provide supporting evidence, such as witness testimonies, documents, expert opinions, and other relevant materials, to prove their version of the facts. The motion should also include legal arguments explaining why the law supports granting summary judgment in their favor. Upon receiving the motion, the defendant has an opportunity to file a response, presenting counterarguments and evidence to show that there are genuine disputes of material fact to be resolved at trial. The court will then evaluate the motion, review the evidence, and make a decision based on the legal merits of the case.