What is a request to the court for a ruling that no trial is necessary?
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The question is asking you to identify the legal term for a request to the court for a ruling that a trial is unnecessary. You need to choose the correct term from the options provided.
Answer
A motion for summary judgment.
A request to the court for a ruling that no trial is necessary is called a motion for summary judgment. This motion argues that there is no genuine dispute of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
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A request to the court for a ruling that no trial is necessary is called a motion for summary judgment. This motion argues that there is no genuine dispute of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
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A summary judgment is granted when the court determines that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. This means that based on the evidence presented, no reasonable jury could find in favor of the non-moving party.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume that a summary judgment can only be filed by one party. Either party can file a motion for summary judgment.
Sources
- Civil Cases - U.S. Courts - uscourts.gov
- Rule 50. Judgment as a Matter of Law in a Jury Trial; Related Motion ... - law.cornell.edu
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