New Jersey How to Request a Judgment or Dismissal Without a Trial (Summary Judgment) is a legal process in which a court rules on the merits of a case without a full trial. This process is intended to save time and money for both parties involved in the case. There are two types of summary judgment available in New Jersey: Motion for Summary Judgment and Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. A Motion for Summary Judgment is a formal request for a court to make a ruling on a case without a full trial. The motion must include evidence that supports the party's position and must be accompanied by an affidavit of a witness who can testify to the facts of the case. The party requesting the motion must also provide an explanation of why the motion should be granted. A Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is a formal request for a court to make a ruling on a case without a full trial. The party filing the motion must provide evidence that either supports or refutes the claims made in the pleadings. The motion must include an affidavit from a witness who can testify to the facts of the case and must also provide an explanation of why the motion should be granted. In order to request a judgment or dismissal without a trial, the party filing the motion must submit all the necessary documents to the court and must appear in court to present their argument. The opposing party will then be given a chance to respond to the motion before a ruling is issued.