What is the purpose of filing a motion for summary judgment?

What will be an ideal response?


During the discovery process a party may evaluate the dispute and determine that there is no material fact at issue for the jury to decide and that the court should render a decision as a matter of law without having to go to trial. In this event the party will file a motion for summary judgment, requesting that the court enter a judgment on its behalf, thus dispensing with the need for a trial (FRCP 56). A party can also request a partial summary judgment, which, in effect, eliminates particular issues.

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Which organization voted to establish the Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE)??

A. ?NALA B. AAfPE? C. ?NFPA D. ?ABA

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Jack is known for being a bully and hurting people. Chet is seated in a bar when Jack walks in and demands that Chet “step outside with him.” Once they are outside, Chet pulls a gun and shoots Jack before Jack punches him. Jack dies and Chet is charged with second-degree murder. Chet claims self-defense at his trial. What is the likely result?

a. Since Chet was protecting himself, he should win. b. Since Jack had a violent history, Chet was justified in his actions and should win. c. Chet should lose because he responded with excessive force. d. a and b, but not c.

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Rule 45 governs the use of?

A. ?depositions. B. ?interrogatories. C. ?requests for admission. D. ?subpoenas.

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While alive, each joint tenant has the right of severance.?

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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