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At what point in a civil action may a defendant make a motion for summary judgment?

   At what point in a civil action may a defendant make a motion for summary judgment?

Litigation and Trial Practice

Litigation and Trial Practice

Janis L. Walter,… 6th Edition

Chapter 17, Problem 12

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A motion for summary judgment is a request made by a defendant (or plaintiff) to the court to rule in their favor without going to trial, arguing that there are no genuine disputes of material fact and that they are entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Show more…

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