Summary Judgment: Making the Motion (NY)

Summary

This practice note is for attorneys making a motion for summary judgment in New York state court under New York Civil Practice Law and Rules § 3212. It provides an overview of summary judgment and addresses the summary judgment standard, motion deadlines, types of cases for which summary judgment is and is not favored, what evidence to submit with the motion, the trial court's role on summary judgment, and special requirements in the Commercial Division.