A motion for summary judgment (FRCP 56) is granted when:

A The judge disagrees with the complaint

B There is no genuine dispute of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law

C The jury cannot decide

D Both parties agree

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Summary judgment: when evidence shows no genuine issue of material fact, the court can decide the case as a matter of law without trial.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A motion for summary judgment (FRCP 56) is granted when:" is Option B: There is no genuine dispute of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

The other options — A) The judge disagrees with the complaint, C) The jury cannot decide, D) Both parties agree — are incorrect for this BAR Exam Prep question. As explained above: Summary judgment: when evidence shows no genuine issue of material fact, the court can decide the case as a matter of law without trial.

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A motion for summary judgment (FRCP 56) is granted when:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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