When a party (the movant)files a motion for ________,the movant is telling the court that no ________ exists,and that the movant is entitled by law to ________.
A)discovery;further discovery;a verdict in his favor
B)a counter claim;genuine issue of material fact;a favorable judgment
C)summary judgment;genuine issue of material fact;a favorable judgment
D)an affirmative defense;further testimony;dismiss the other party's case

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A motion for summary judgment asserts that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Therefore, choice C accurately describes the purpose of such a motion. The other choices do not accurately describe the purpose of a motion for summary judgment.

When a Party (The Movant)files a Motion for ________,The Movant