A motion for summary judgment asserts that there are no factual disputes to be decided by the jury and that the judge should apply the relevant law to the undisputed facts and decide the case.

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A motion for summary judgment is filed when one party believes that there are no genuine issues of material fact in the case and that they are entitled to judgment as a matter of law. The purpose of the motion is to avoid a trial if there are no factual disputes to be resolved by a jury. The judge will review the evidence presented by both parties and determine if there are any factual disputes that require a trial or if the case can be resolved by applying the law to the undisputed facts.

A Motion for Summary Judgment Asserts That There Are No