Summary Judgment: Opposing the Motion Checklist (CA)

Summary

This checklist outlines the steps for opposing a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication in a California superior court civil action, including drafting the opposition memorandum, separate statement, declarations, and other evidence; filing and serving the opposition papers; and appearing at the hearing on the motion. Unless otherwise noted, the rules applicable to summary judgment motions apply equally to summary adjudication motions.