A Rule 12(b)(6) motion tests whether the pleading party has asserted all necessary elements to make a legal claim assuming the facts in the pleading are true, and must be raised early in proceedings pursuant to Rules 12(b) and 12(h)(2). In contrast, a Rule 56 motion for summary judgment tests whether there is a genuine dispute of any material fact, can be raised at any point, and evidence is viewed in the light most favorable to the non-moving party, requiring a material rather than minor factual dispute.
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A Rule 12(b)(6) motion tests whether the pleading party has asserted all necessary elements to make a legal claim assuming the facts in the pleading are true, and must be raised early in proceedings pursuant to Rules 12(b) and 12(h)(2). In contrast, a Rule 56 motion for summary judgment tests whether there is a genuine dispute of any material fact, can be raised at any point, and evidence is viewed in the light most favorable to the non-moving party, requiring a material rather than minor factual dispute.
A Rule 12(b)(6) motion tests whether the pleading party has asserted all necessary elements to make a legal claim assuming the facts in the pleading are true, and must be raised early in proceedings pursuant to Rules 12(b) and 12(h)(2). In contrast, a Rule 56 motion for summary judgment tests whether there is a genuine dispute of any material fact, can be raised at any point, and evidence is viewed in the light most favorable to the non-moving party, requiring a material rather than minor factual dispute.
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A Rule 12(b)(6) motion tests whether the pleading party has asserted all necessary elements to make a legal claim assuming the facts in the pleading are true, and must be raised early in proceedings pursuant to Rules 12(b) and 12(h)(2). In contrast, a Rule 56 motion for summary judgment tests whether there is a genuine dispute of any material fact, can be raised at any point, and evidence is viewed in the light most favorable to the non-moving party, requiring a material rather than minor factual dispute.
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1) R.12(b)(6) Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief can be Granted
a) Test: Assuming the facts in the pleading are true, does the party assert all the necessary elements / make a legal claim the court can grant relief to? b) When Raised: Pursuant to 12(b) / 12(h)(2).
1) R.56 Summary Judgment
a) Test: Is there a genuine dispute as to any material fact? b) When Raised: At any point in the proceedings. c) Notes: Evidence viewed in light most favorable to non-moving party. Dispute must be material, rather than just a minor quibble over inconsequential details. Partial SJ means a party wins on one issue, but may still need to prove the rest of the case (usually for plaintiffs).