Motion to Dismiss

Motion to Dismiss  A motion to dismiss may be filed by either party, the plaintiff or defendant, when the party feels as though a lawsuit is not warranted or appropriate given the situation. A Motion to Dismiss may be filed at any time during the litigation process....

Motion to Dismiss Criminal

A pretrial Motion to Dismiss Criminal can be an extremely useful tool for criminal defendants and their defense attorneys. In most criminal cases, the defendant either makes a plea agreement with the prosecution or goes to trial. Sometimes though, a defense lawyer can...

Motion to Dismiss

Motion to Dismiss  A motion to dismiss may be filed by either party, the plaintiff or defendant, when the party feels as though a lawsuit is not warranted or appropriate given the situation. A Motion to Dismiss may be filed at any time during the litigation process....

 Motion for Summary Judgment Brief

 Motion for Summary Judgment Brief A motion for summary judgment brief is among the most significant motions that can bring a civil case to an abrupt end. Owing to its potential effect on a case, it is important that parties know how it works. Legally, a motion for...

Motion for Summary Judgment California

Motion for Summary Judgment California Motions for summary judgment in California are requests that a court rules on a case even if the case hasn’t been to trial. The benefit of Summary Judgments is that they save clients a ton of money, especially in civil litigation...

 Motion for Summary Judgment vs Motion to Dismiss

 Motion for Summary Judgment vs Motion to Dismiss Typically, a defendant has two opportunities to get rid of a lawsuit before it goes to trial.  The first is a motion to dismiss, which is filed shortly after a complaint is filed.  The second is a motion for summary...