Motion for Summary Judgment Template – Free Download 2026

Pursuant to Rule 56 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule [____________], Moving Party submits the following Statement of Undisputed Material Facts in support of its Motion for Summary Judgment. Each fact is supported by record evidence, including deposition testimony, authenticated documents, and declarations, as cited herein. Moving Party contends that none of the following facts is genuinely disputed and that, taken together, they establish Moving Party's entitlement to judgment as a matter of law on all claims asserted [against / by] Moving Party.

The following facts are not genuinely in dispute: (1) [____________]; (2) [____________]; (3) [____________]; (4) [____________]; (5) [____________]. See [Exhibit A (Deposition of [____________], [page:line]); Exhibit B ([Document Description]); Declaration of [____________] at ¶¶ [____________]]. These facts, individually and collectively, establish that [describe dispositive factual conclusion], leaving no triable issue of fact for a jury to resolve on the [claim / element / defense] at issue.

Summary judgment is appropriate when the moving party demonstrates that "there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law." Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(a). A fact is "material" if it might affect the outcome of the suit under governing substantive law. Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., 477 U.S. 242, 248 (1986). A dispute is "genuine" only if the evidence is such that a reasonable jury could return a verdict for the non-moving party. Id. The Court must view all facts and draw all reasonable inferences in the light most favorable to the non-moving party; however, the non-moving party may not rely on mere allegations in the pleadings but must set forth specific facts showing there is a genuine dispute for trial.

To prevail on [Count I / the principal claim], [Plaintiff / Defendant] must establish: (a) [element 1]; (b) [element 2]; and (c) [element 3]. The undisputed record evidence conclusively establishes each element in Moving Party's favor. With respect to element (a), [citation to record evidence]. With respect to element (b), [citation to record evidence]. With respect to element (c), [citation to record evidence]. Non-Moving Party bears no genuine dispute on any of these elements, and no reasonable jury could find in Non-Moving Party's favor on the record presented.

Moving Party is entitled to summary judgment on Count [I] because [state dispositive legal principle]. The undisputed facts demonstrate that [key factual finding], which, as a matter of law, [negates an essential element / establishes an affirmative defense / conclusively establishes liability]. Plaintiff's theory of liability depends upon [disputed inference / legal theory], which this Circuit has expressly rejected in [case citation]. Because Plaintiff's entire claim rests upon this legally untenable premise, the claim fails as a matter of law regardless of any factual disputes the Court might identify in other respects.

In the alternative, Moving Party is entitled to summary judgment on the basis of [affirmative defense / immunity / limitation]. The undisputed record establishes that [describe facts supporting defense], satisfying each element of the defense as articulated in [case citation]. Non-Moving Party has adduced no evidence from which a reasonable jury could conclude that the [defense] does not apply here. The Court should therefore enter summary judgment in Moving Party's favor on all counts, or in the alternative, on the specific counts addressed in the Dispositive Arguments section.

For the foregoing reasons, Moving Party respectfully requests that this Court enter an Order: (a) granting Moving Party's Motion for Summary Judgment in its entirety; (b) entering judgment in favor of Moving Party on [all counts / Counts I through ___] of [Plaintiff's Complaint / Defendant's Counterclaim]; (c) dismissing all claims asserted against Moving Party with prejudice; and (d) awarding Moving Party its costs of suit pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1920 and any applicable fee-shifting statute. A proposed form of Order is submitted herewith for the Court's consideration.