Treating strength as factual sends it to the jury for trial, makes summary judgment harder to win, and secures deferential ...

"The entry of summary judgment in New Jersey civil cases is very rare. Should that be the case, though?" writes Iram P. Valentin of Kaufman Dolowich. Specifically, "In those instances, there simply is ...

There are three main ways for a defendant to bring a lawsuit to an end. Each involves a different level of proof – and of expense and hassle. It's better to get a lawsuit “disposed of” as early as ...

Most litigators are familiar with the requirement that a summary motion be supported with “evidentiary proof in admissible form” establishing the merits of a cause of action or defense. Nevertheless, ...

Effective Sept. 1, 2025, district courts, the business court, and statutory county courts operate under new deadlines for hearing, considering, and ruling on motions for summary judgment. While these ...