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56.1 Summary Judgment

(a) Memorandum in Support. A memorandum in support of a summary judgment motion shall incorporate a short and concise statement of material facts, supported by appropriate record citations, as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried.

(b) Memorandum in Opposition. A memorandum in opposition to a summary judgment motion shall incorporate a short and concise statement of material facts, supported by appropriate record citations, as to which the adverse party contends a genuine dispute exists so as to require a trial. All properly supported material facts set forth in the moving party's factual statement may be deemed admitted for purposes of the motion unless properly opposed by the adverse party.

(c) Facts Established for the Case. The court will not treat any fact as established for purposes of the case under Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(g) without first:

(1) Providing notice to the parties of its intention to treat one or more specified facts as established for purposes of the case; and

(2) Affording each party an opportunity to show that the facts remain in genuine dispute.

(Formerly L.R. 7.2(b), renumbered to 56.1; § (b) amended 12/1/13; § (b) amended 12/1/25; § (c) added 12/1/25)