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The introductory paragraph should begin, "Defendant John Smith respectfully moves for summary judgment. As reasons for this motion?." Then list your arguments, as in the motion itself. Some practitioners state that you should not repeat language word for word, but I disagree.
Apply each legal argument to the facts stated in the undisputed facts section, and explain why under the law and the facts summary judgment should be granted. In one paragraph, reiterate why summary judgment should be granted on each count of the complaint.
Stated differently, to successfully defend against summary judgment the non-moving party (you) should seek to demonstrate that indeed there are material facts in dispute. Alternatively, the non-moving party (you) can argue that the undisputed facts support a judgment as a matter of law in your favor.
Examples of summary judgement motions John says that Linda ran a red light and caused the crash. John happens to have a video of Linda running the red light and crashing into him. John's attorney files a motion for summary judgment claiming that: There are no material facts that can be reasonably disputed.
Under a motion for summary judgment, the movant should assert that a fact cannot be genuinely disputed based on the record. The nonmovant is given notice and a reasonable time to respond, after which the court may grant or deny summary judgment.