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⚠ RULE 56 REQUIREMENT: A Motion for Summary Judgment must be accompanied by a supporting brief and, where appropriate, affidavits and/or documentary exhibits. This form generates the motion only — prepare your brief and affidavits separately.
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ATTORNEY INFORMATION
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CASE CAPTION
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MOTION DETAILS
There is no genuine issue as to any material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law (Rule 56(c), NC Rules of Civil Procedure)
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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OPEN CLAWDE VERSION →STATUTORY REFERENCE
Rule 56(a)MSJ by claimant
Rule 56(b)MSJ by defending party
Rule 56(c)No genuine issue standard
Rule 56(d)Case not fully adjudicated
Rule 56(e)Form of affidavits
AOC-CV-415MSJ motion form
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
- Supporting brief / memorandum of law (required under local rules)
- Affidavit(s) sworn by competent witness(es) with personal knowledge
- Documentary exhibits (contracts, records, etc.) — must be authenticated
- Deposition excerpts (if relied upon)
- Notice of Hearing / Calendar Request (AOC-CV-400)
FILING NOTES
- Motion may be filed any time after 30 days from commencement of action
- Non-moving party may file response affidavits — allow adequate time
- Check local rules for briefing schedules and hearing calendars
- All supporting materials must be filed simultaneously with this motion
- Serve on all parties simultaneously with filing
NEED AN ATTORNEY?
- Summary judgment practice requires experienced civil litigation counsel
- Barker Richardson, PLLC → civil litigation in NC