A summary judgment is likely to occur when a judge believes:
A) The violation has been proven with a preponderance of evidence
B) The plaintiff establishes prima facie evidence of a violation
C) The case is heard as a criminal rather than a civil case
D) A reasonable jury would not rule for the plaintiff, even if all of their claims are true

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A summary judgment occurs when a judge determines that there are no material facts in dispute and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. In other words, a reasonable jury would not rule for the plaintiff, even if all of their claims are assumed to be true. Option A refers to the standard of proof in a civil case, not the basis for a summary judgment. Option B refers to the initial burden of proof in a civil case, not the basis for a summary judgment. Option C is not relevant as summary judgments apply to civil cases, not criminal cases.

A Summary Judgment Is Likely to Occur When a Judge