A motion for judgment on the pleadings is filed after the pleadings have closed, but early enough not to delay trial. FRCP 12(c). Pleadings are “closed” once a complaint and answers by all defendants have been filed.
What You Need in Your Motion for Summary Judgement Title and Introduction. Clearly state the document's purpose and include the case caption. Statement of Facts. Provide a clear, detailed statement of the undisputed facts. Standard of Review. Explain the legal standard for granting summary judgment. Argument. Conclusion.
Rule 616-1-3-. 19 - Motions for Summary Judgment (a) A party may move, based on supporting affidavits or other probative evidence, for summary judgment in its favor on any of the issues being adjudicated on the basis that there is no genuine issue of material fact for trial.
(b) Time to File a Motion. Unless a different time is set by local rule or the court orders otherwise, a party may file a motion for summary judgment at any time until 30 days after the close of all discovery.
Different Timelines. It's important to note the differing timelines between summary judgment and discovery disclosure requirements. Parties typically complete the latter much later. Federal courts have held that parties do not need to conduct discovery before filing for summary judgment.
A party against whom a claim, counterclaim, or cross-claim is asserted or a declaratory judgment is sought may, at any time, move with or without supporting affidavits for a summary judgment in his favor as to all or any part thereof.
(f) Motion to strike. Upon motion made by a party within 30 days after the service of the pleading upon him, or upon the court's own initiative at any time, the court may order stricken from any pleading any insufficient defense or any redundant, immaterial, impertinent, or scandalous matter.
If a motion for summary judgment is filed before a responsive pleading is due from a party affected by the motion, the time for responding to the motion is 21 days after the responsive pleading is due.
A party against whom a claim, counterclaim, or cross-claim is asserted or a declaratory judgment is sought may, at any time, move with or without supporting affidavits for a summary judgment in his favor as to all or any part thereof.
Strike out and summary judgment If the whole of a statement of case is struck out, then it normally leads to the other party being awarded judgment. The second option is a summary judgment, often arranged if the Court is reluctant to make a strike out order.