[COURT NAME]
[DIVISION] DIVISION

[PLAINTIFF NAME(S)], §
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Plaintiff[s], §
§ CIVIL ACTION NO. [CASE NO.]
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[DEFENDANT NAME(S)], §
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Defendant[s]. §
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[MOVING PARTY] MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on [HEARING DATE] at [TIME], or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, [MOVING PARTY] will and hereby does move the Court for summary adjudication of the following claims, defenses, or issues:
- [CLAIM/DEFENSE/ISSUE 1]
- [CLAIM/DEFENSE/ISSUE 2]

This Motion is based on the accompanying Memorandum of Points and Authorities, the Separate Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, the supporting declarations and exhibits, the pleadings and papers on file, and such other argument or evidence as may be presented.

MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES

I. Introduction

[Briefly state why the identified issues can be decided as a matter of law.]

II. Issues for Summary Adjudication

[Identify each issue, claim, or defense and the precise relief requested.]

III. Undisputed Material Facts

The undisputed material facts are set forth in the Separate Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, supported by competent evidence.

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IV. Legal Standard

Summary adjudication is appropriate where there is no triable issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment on the identified issue(s) as a matter of law.

V. Argument

A. [Issue 1]
[Explain the elements and cite the undisputed facts and authority.]

B. [Issue 2]
[Explain the elements and cite the undisputed facts and authority.]

VI. Requested Relief

[MOVING PARTY] respectfully requests that the Court adjudicate the above issues in its favor and enter an order granting the relief described below:
- [RELIEF 1]
- [RELIEF 2]

CONCLUSION

For the foregoing reasons, the Court should grant the Motion for Summary Adjudication.

Respectfully submitted,

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Dated: [DATE]

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[ATTORNEY NAME]
[LAW FIRM]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]
Attorney for [MOVING PARTY]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that on [DATE], I served the foregoing Motion for Summary Adjudication on all counsel of record via [METHOD OF SERVICE] in compliance with applicable rules.

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[ATTORNEY NAME]

[PROPOSED] ORDER

The Court, having considered [MOVING PARTY]'s Motion for Summary Adjudication, the supporting papers, and any opposition, ORDERS as follows:
1. Summary adjudication is GRANTED as to [ISSUE/CLAIM/DEFENSE].
2. [ADDITIONAL RELIEF OR LIMITATION OF ISSUES FOR TRIAL].

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: [DATE]

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[JUDGE NAME]
[TITLE]