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This form is a sample plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment on the issue of liability in personal injury case involving an automobile accident.
A lawyer knows the ins and outs of filing motions and can help gather the right evidence and build a strong case. They can make sure everything's buttoned up before hitting the courtroom.
If the judge says no, the case continues to trial, and both sides will need to prepare to present their arguments and evidence fully. It's not the end of the road, just a bump in the journey.
If the judge grants the motion, it can lay a big part of the groundwork for the trial. It means certain facts are officially accepted, which can strengthen the plaintiff's case moving forward.
Absolutely! The other party can argue against it. They'll try to show that there are still disagreements on the facts or that the law doesn't support the moving party's claims.
The court checks if there are no genuine disagreements on the key facts. If everything is straightforward, they can decide without going through a whole trial.
People usually file it to speed things up. If there are clear facts that support their case, they might want the judge to rule in their favor on those points so they can focus on other parts of the case.
It's a request made to the court by a person who is hurt, asking to decide part of the case without a full trial. Basically, they believe the facts are clear enough that they shouldn’t have to waste time in court on certain issues.