Malcolm has brought a lawsuit against Will. Malcolm feels that there is no genuine issue of material fact in dispute, and also that he is entitled to win this case as a matter or law. What legal procedure would allow Malcolm to win this case as quickly as possible?

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Summary judgment is a legal procedure that allows a party to win a case without going to trial, if there is no genuine issue of material fact in dispute, and the party is entitled to win the case as a matter of law. This is the best choice for Malcolm to win the case as quickly as possible, since it avoids the need for a trial and the time and expense associated with it. Discovery is a pre-trial procedure used to obtain information from the other party or witnesses, but it does not necessarily lead to a quick resolution of the case. Voir dire is the process of selecting a jury, which is not relevant in this scenario since Malcolm is seeking to avoid a trial. Jury trial is an option if a summary judgment is not granted, but it would take longer than a summary judgment and involve more expenses.

Malcolm Has Brought a Lawsuit Against Will