STATE OF ALASKA – SUPERIOR COURT
Comprehensive Motion for Summary Judgment Template
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Document Header & Caption
- Notice of Motion & Relief Requested
- Introduction
- Procedural History
- Statement of Undisputed Material Facts
- Standard of Review
- Argument
- Conclusion & Requested Relief
- Certification of Compliance with Rule 77
- Verification (if required)
- Certificate of Service
- Proposed Order
- Attachment A – Separate Statement of Undisputed Material Facts
- Attachment B – Supporting Affidavits/Exhibits Index
1. DOCUMENT HEADER & CAPTION
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA
[__] JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT [CITY]
[PLAINTIFF NAME], )
Plaintiff, )
)
v. ) Case No. [_]-CI-[_]
)
[DEFENDANT NAME], )
Defendant. )
____________)
MOTION AND MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF
SUMMARY JUDGMENT
[// GUIDANCE: Verify case number format for the assigned judicial district.]
2. NOTICE OF MOTION & RELIEF REQUESTED
Pursuant to Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure 56 and 77, [Moving Party] (“Movant”) respectfully moves the Court for an order granting summary judgment in its favor and against [Opposing Party] (“Non-Movant”) on [all claims OR specific counts] set forth in the [Complaint/Counterclaim/etc.].
Oral argument is [requested/not requested] under Alaska R. Civ. P. 77(k). If argument is requested, Movant estimates [__] minutes will be required.
The hearing is noticed for:
Date: ____ (no sooner than 15 calendar days after service)
Time: _ a.m./p.m.
Judge: Hon. ____
3. INTRODUCTION
[Brief, 1-paragraph executive summary explaining why—given the undisputed facts and controlling law—Movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.]
4. PROCEDURAL HISTORY
- [Date] – Complaint filed.
- [Date] – Answer/Counterclaim filed.
- [Date] – Discovery closed.
- [Date] – Relevant prior motions/orders.
5. STATEMENT OF UNDISPUTED MATERIAL FACTS
This motion relies on the separately-filed “Attachment A – Separate Statement of Undisputed Material Facts” (“SSUMF”), which sets out each fact in consecutively numbered paragraphs with pinpoint citations to the record, as required by Alaska R. Civ. P. 56(c) & (e). All cited evidence is authenticated in “Attachment B – Exhibits Index.”
[// GUIDANCE: Courts in Alaska routinely expect a stand-alone statement of material facts; omitting it risks denial without prejudice.]
6. STANDARD OF REVIEW
Under Alaska R. Civ. P. 56(c), summary judgment shall be granted when “the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” The evidence is viewed in the light most favorable to the non-moving party, and all reasonable inferences are drawn in that party’s favor.
7. ARGUMENT
[// GUIDANCE: Use clear point headings tracking each claim or element you must prove/negate.]
Point I – [e.g., Breach of Contract Claim Fails for Lack of Contractual Duty]
- Rule of law.
- Undisputed fact citation (SSUMF ¶ __).
- Application explaining why no triable issue exists.
Point II – [e.g., Tort Claim Barred by Statute of Limitations]
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[// GUIDANCE: Keep the combined Motion & Memorandum within 20 pages (excluding attachments) per Alaska R. Civ. P. 77(d)(1).]
8. CONCLUSION & REQUESTED RELIEF
For the foregoing reasons, Movant respectfully requests that the Court:
A. Grant this Motion and enter judgment in favor of Movant on [specify claims];
B. Dismiss [specify claims/defenses] with prejudice;
C. Award costs recoverable under Alaska R. Civ. P. 79 and any other just relief.
9. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 77
I certify that this Motion complies with the page limitation of Alaska R. Civ. P. 77(d)(1) (20 pages) and the font/formatting requirements of Alaska Administrative Rule 15.
DATED: ___, 20.
Respectfully submitted,
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[LAW FIRM NAME]
By: /s/ [ATTORNEY NAME]
[ATTORNEY NAME] (ABA No. [____])
Attorneys for [Plaintiff/Defendant]
Address:
Phone:
Email:
10. VERIFICATION (Include only if a statute, rule, or local judge’s practice requires it.)
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I, [NAME], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements of fact set forth in the motion and the SSUMF are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Executed on [DATE] at [CITY], Alaska.
[NAME]
[// GUIDANCE: Do not verify legal argument—verify only factual assertions within the affiant’s personal knowledge.]
11. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I certify that on [DATE], a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion for Summary Judgment,
the SSUMF, Exhibits A-[__], and Proposed Order were served on:
[Opposing Counsel Name]
[Law Firm]
[Address]
[Email/Fax Method]
by [ ] hand-delivery [ ] first-class mail [ ] electronic mail (per consent) [ ] ACE file & serve.
[ATTORNEY NAME]
12. PROPOSED ORDER
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA
[__] JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT [CITY]
[PLAINTIFF], )
Plaintiff, )
)
v. ) Case No. [_]-CI-[_]
)
[DEFENDANT], )
Defendant. )
__________)
[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING SUMMARY JUDGMENT
Having reviewed Movant’s Motion for Summary Judgment, the Statement of Undisputed
Material Facts, all supporting exhibits, any opposition, and the entire record,
IT IS ORDERED:
1. The Motion is GRANTED.
2. Judgment is entered in favor of [Movant] and against [Non-Movant] on [claims].
3. The Clerk shall enter final judgment accordingly.
4. Costs may be taxed in accordance with Alaska R. Civ. P. 79.
DATED: ____.
Hon. _________
Superior Court Judge
13. ATTACHMENT A – SEPARATE STATEMENT OF UNDISPUTED MATERIAL FACTS
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In support of its Motion for Summary Judgment, Movant submits the following statement
pursuant to Alaska R. Civ. P. 56(c) & (e):
- Fact No. 1: [Concise undisputed fact]. (Ex. __ at ___.)
- Fact No. 2: …
…
N. Fact No. N: …
Each fact is supported by admissible evidence and cited with precision.
[// GUIDANCE: Number each fact consecutively; avoid argument in this attachment.]
14. ATTACHMENT B – SUPPORTING AFFIDAVITS/EXHIBITS INDEX
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Exhibit Description Filed At
A Affidavit of [Name] Docket #
B Contract dated [Date] Docket #
C Deposition of [Name] (pp. __) Docket #
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[// GUIDANCE: Ensure every exhibit is authenticated and referenced in the SSUMF.]
KEY ALASKA RULES CHECKLIST
• Alaska R. Civ. P. 56 – Summary Judgment Standard
• Alaska R. Civ. P. 77 – Motion Practice (page limits, timing, hearing requests)
• Alaska R. Civ. P. 79 – Cost Taxation (if seeking costs)
• Alaska R. Civ. P. 5 – Service & Certificate Requirements
• Administrative Rule 15 – Formatting Standards
[// GUIDANCE: Double-check local court standing orders and judge-specific practices (e.g., paper courtesy copies, e-filing particulars).]
This template is fully compliant with Alaska’s procedural rules, incorporates standard best practices for summary-judgment briefing, and is intentionally modular to facilitate rapid customization.