[// GUIDANCE: This template is designed for civil actions in any Wyoming District Court and complies with the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure (W.R.C.P.) and the Uniform Rules for District Courts of the State of Wyoming (“URDC”). All bracketed items must be customized. Remove guidance comments prior to filing.]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Document Header & Caption
2. Motion for Summary Judgment
   2.1 Introduction and Relief Requested
   2.2 Statement of Undisputed Material Facts
   2.3 Applicable Summary Judgment Standard
   2.4 Argument
   2.5 Conclusion & Prayer for Relief
3. Certificate of Service
4. Proposed Order (Attachment A)
5. Index of Submitted Evidence (Attachment B)

1. DOCUMENT HEADER & CAPTION

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT, [] JUDICIAL DISTRICT
COUNTY OF [_______], STATE OF WYOMING

[PLAINTIFF NAME],
Plaintiff,
v. Civil Action No. [__]

[DEFENDANT NAME],
Defendant.
MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
[Optional: AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT]

Date: [____]

2. MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

2.1 Introduction and Relief Requested

1. Pursuant to Wyo. R. Civ. P. 56, Defendant [or Plaintiff] [PARTY NAME] (“Movant”) respectfully moves this Court for entry of summary judgment in its favor on [all claims / specific claim(s) identified below].
2. As set forth herein, there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and Movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Accordingly, Movant requests that the Court:
   a. Grant this Motion;
   b. Enter judgment in Movant’s favor on [specify claims/defenses]; and
   c. Award any further relief the Court deems just and proper.

[// GUIDANCE: If local rule requires a separate notice of motion or hearing request, insert here.]

2.2 Statement of Undisputed Material Facts (“SUMF”)

[// GUIDANCE: Each fact must be set out in separately numbered paragraphs, include pinpoint citation to the record, and be supported by admissible evidence per Wyo. R. Civ. P. 56(c)(1)(A).]

1. Fact No. 1. [Undisputed fact]. Cited Evidence: Ex. 1, [Page/¶].
2. Fact No. 2. [Undisputed fact]. Cited Evidence: Ex. 2, [Page/¶].
3. …continue as needed…

2.3 Applicable Summary Judgment Standard

3. Under Wyo. R. Civ. P. 56(a), summary judgment shall be granted when “the movant shows that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.”
4. The non-movant must, under Rule 56(c), “set forth specific facts showing that there is a genuine issue for trial” and may not rely on mere allegations or denials.
5. Affidavits or declarations supporting or opposing the motion must “be made on personal knowledge, set out facts that would be admissible in evidence, and show that the affiant or declarant is competent to testify on the matters stated.” Wyo. R. Civ. P. 56(c)(4).

2.4 Argument

[// GUIDANCE: Organize by claim/defense for which judgment is sought. Use cross-references to the SUMF.]

A. [Claim or Element] — Absence of Genuine Dispute
6. [Explain why each element is satisfied/not satisfied with citations to SUMF ¶¶ __.]

B. [Alternative/Additional Ground]
7. [Legal analysis.]

C. Evidentiary Sufficiency
8. The supporting evidence attached as Exhibits [__] satisfies Rule 56(c)(1) because [explain].

2.5 Conclusion & Prayer for Relief

WHEREFORE, Movant respectfully requests that the Court:

1. GRANT this Motion for Summary Judgment;
2. ENTER judgment in Movant’s favor on [specify claims/defenses];
3. TAX costs against [non-movant]; and
4. AWARD such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Respectfully submitted,

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[ATTORNEY NAME] (Wyo. Bar #__)
[Law Firm]
[Address]
[Phone] | [Email]
ATTORNEY FOR [PLAINTIFF/DEFENDANT]

3. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on the ___ day of ____, 20__, I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion for Summary Judgment [and all attachments] upon the following counsel of record by [state method—e.g., CM/ECF, email, hand delivery, U.S. Mail]:

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[Name & address of opposing counsel]

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[Attorney Signature]

4. PROPOSED ORDER (ATTACHMENT A)

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT, [] JUDICIAL DISTRICT
COUNTY OF [_______], STATE OF WYOMING

[Caption identical to pleading]

ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

THIS MATTER comes before the Court on [Movant]’s Motion for Summary Judgment filed on [date]. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, the Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, all supporting and opposing materials, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, FINDS and ORDERS as follows:

1. The Motion is GRANTED.
2. Judgment is hereby entered in favor of [Movant] and against [Non-Movant] on [specify claims/defenses].
3. Costs are taxed against [Non-Movant] pursuant to Wyo. R. Civ. P. 54(d).
4. [Optional: The Clerk shall enter this Order as a final judgment under Wyo. R. Civ. P. 58.]

DATED this ___ day of ____, 20__.

DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

5. INDEX OF SUBMITTED EVIDENCE (ATTACHMENT B)

1. Exhibit 1 – Affidavit of [Name] dated [_____].
2. Exhibit 2 – Deposition Transcript Excerpts of [Name] (pp. –).
3. Exhibit 3 – [Document] produced in discovery (Bates No. __).
4. …continue as necessary…

[// GUIDANCE: Attach each exhibit with a cover page conforming to URDC Rule 7(b)(3) if required. Ensure page numbering and exhibit labels match citations in the SUMF.]

ADDITIONAL WYOMING-SPECIFIC NOTES

1. Brief Length: URDC Rule 7(b)(4) sets a default limit of 30 pages for principal briefs unless the Court orders otherwise. Include the following certification if applicable:

“I certify that this brief contains ___ pages, exclusive of attachments, and therefore complies with URDC 7(b)(4).”

2. Hearing Request: URDC Rule 7(b)(1)(B) permits the movant to request oral argument. Insert a hearing request in the Introduction if desired.

3. Timing: Under Wyo. R. Civ. P. 56(b), a motion for summary judgment must be filed at least 30 days before the first day of the trial term, unless the Court orders otherwise.

4. Evidence Format: Electronic exhibits must comply with the Wyoming Judiciary’s E-Filing Rules regarding format and file size. Affidavits must be notarized pursuant to Wyo. Stat. § 34-26-102 if signed in Wyoming.

[// GUIDANCE: Final checklist before filing
☐ Verify jurisdiction & venue information
☐ Confirm all factual statements are supported by record citations
☐ Remove all bracketed placeholders and guidance comments
☐ Update signature block with current Bar number and contact information
☐ File the Motion, Proposed Order, and all exhibits via the Court’s e-filing system or as directed by Clerk]