Summary judgment motion template

This form is intended to serve as a general template to be adapted to a particular

matter. It is not tailored to address specific facts or comply with the requirements of the
applicable local rules or practice.
Jurisdictions vary in what filings they require for summary judgment motions. Some
require a “Notice of Motion,” a “Motion,” and a “Memorandum in Support.” Some allow
the “Notice” to be combined with the “Motion.”
Make sure to check the local rules and individual judge’s policies and procedures to
confirm what filings are required, what information must be included, and how they
should be formatted.
[Download this sample motion as a PDF and adapt as needed.]

MOTION FOR [PARTIAL] SUMMARY JUDGMENT

[PARTY] respectfully moves for summary judgment on all claims [or describe specific
claims for which summary judgment is sought] pursuant to Rule 56 of the Federal Rules
of Civil Procedure and Local Rule [RULE NUMBER] because the material facts are not
in dispute and [PARTY] is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
[PARTY]’s motion is supported by the following accompanying documents:
1. [PARTY]’s Memorandum in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment, dated
[DATE]
2. [PARTY]’s Statement of Undisputed Material Facts in Support of [PARTY]’s
Motion for Summary Judgment, dated [DATE]
3. The Declaration of [NAME] in Support of [PARTY]’s Motion for Summary
Judgment, dated [DATE] and all attached exhibits
4. [Any other attachments required by local or judicial rule.]
Dated: [DATE]
Respectfully submitted,
By: _______________________________
[NAME(S), Bar No. (if applicable)]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]
Attorneys for [PARTY]