Covers all you need to know to move for or oppose motions for summary judgment or summary adjudication—includes the latest case, statutory, and rule developments.

• Use the checklists, judicial perspectives, and practice tips to handle the nuts and bolts of these motions
  • —Learn key timing factors and legal criteria for a motion
  • —Understand evidentiary burdens on moving and opposing parties
  • —Decide when to move for alternative relief
• Anticipate strategies the other side will use
• Make effective courtroom presentations to win or to defeat a summary judgment or summary adjudication motion