This summary is not the rule. The rule text controls.
If you're in an expedited civil case in Alabama, there's a strict deadline for filing motions that could end the case early, like a motion for summary judgment. You must file these motions within 14 days after discovery closes.
Discovery is the phase where both sides gather evidence, like documents and witness statements. Once that period ends, the clock starts ticking. If you want to ask the court to rule in your favor before trial, or to throw out part or all of the other side's case, you need to act fast and get your paperwork in within that two week window.
This deadline exists because expedited cases are meant to move quickly through the court system. Missing this deadline could mean losing your chance to file these important motions, so it's worth marking this date on your calendar as soon as you know when discovery closes.
