What is 'summary judgment' under FRCP Rule 56 and when is it granted?
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A
A pretrial judgment for the moving party when there is no genuine dispute of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law
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B
A judgment entered by the court when the opposing party fails to respond to the complaint
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C
A ruling the judge makes after hearing opening statements but before evidence is presented
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D
A short-form judgment available only in small claims court