This form requests that the court issue a partial summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff regarding the issue of liability in a personal injury case involving an automobile accident.
It varies, but you can typically expect a decision within a few weeks after the motion is filed, depending on the court’s schedule.
If it’s denied, don’t sweat it! Your case will still go to trial, where you can present all your evidence and arguments.
Absolutely! You can ask the court to decide only on liability, leaving other issues, like damages, to be sorted out later.
You'll need solid evidence, like documents, affidavits, or other proof that clearly shows the facts are in your favor and there’s no real disagreement.
You might want to file this motion if you believe that certain key facts are clearly in your favor and that the other side can't dispute them, making a trial unnecessary for those points.
A Motion for Partial Summary Judgment is a request made to the court to rule that certain facts are undisputed and that there’s no need for a trial on those points, which can speed things along.