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LR 56.3 Content of Motion.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this rule, a motion for summary judgment must, in addition to the contents required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(a),

(1) on the first page, under the heading "summary," state concisely the elements of each claim or defense as to which summary judgment is sought, and

(2) if the motion is accompanied by an appendix and it is necessary to cite support for an assertion about the absence or presence of a genuine dispute of fact, comply with LR 56.5(c).

(b) A moving party may satisfy the requirements of subsection (a) of this rule by stating in its motion that each of the required matters will be set forth in the party's brief.

(c) If a moving party seeks summary judgment on fewer than all claims or defenses, the motion must be styled as a motion for partial summary judgment.

(d) A motion for summary judgment must not contain argument and authorities.