What is the term for the motion when counsel requests the court to rule that all or a part of the claim should be dismissed because no genuine issue of a material fact is present?

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A motion for summary judgment is a request made by counsel asking the court to dismiss all or a part of the claim without going to trial because there are no significant issues of material fact present. The court can grant the motion if it is satisfied that there is no genuine issue of material fact to be disputed and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

What Is the Term for the Motion When Counsel Requests