| name | summary-judgment |
| title | Summary Judgment Analysis |
| description | Produces structured summaries of summary judgment motions, orders, and decisions. Use when the user needs to summarize an MSJ ruling, prepare a case status report, evaluate appeal posture, or brief a client on a dispositive motion outcome. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/summary-judgment |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | general |
| practice | litigation |
| language | en |
| tags | ["analysis","motion","summarization","summary"] |
Summary Judgment Analysis
Structured summary of a summary judgment motion, order, or decision for rapid assessment without reading the full document.
Required Inputs
- Summary judgment document (motion, opposition, reply, and/or court order)
- Case caption and docket number
- Jurisdiction (federal or state; which court)
Quick Start
- Identify the motion type (MSJ / Partial MSJ / Cross-MSJ), moving party, and disposition.
- Extract undisputed material facts; flag genuine disputes.
- Map each claim or defense to the court's ruling and reasoning.
- Identify surviving issues for trial.
- Assess practical implications: appealability, trial scope, relief, deadlines, settlement impact.
Output Structure
1. Executive Overview
| Field | Content |
|---|
| Case caption | Full caption with docket number |
| Court | Jurisdiction, judge |
| Motion type | MSJ / Partial MSJ / Cross-MSJ |
| Moving party | Name and role |
| Disposition | Granted / Denied / Granted in part |
| Date | Date of order |
Follow with a 2–3 sentence plain-language summary of the ruling and its bottom-line effect.
2. Undisputed Material Facts
List facts the court deemed established (chronological or thematic). Flag:
- Genuine disputes → mark DISPUTED
- Evidentiary rulings excluding evidence
- Credibility determinations that influenced the outcome
3. Claims/Defenses Addressed
For each claim or defense ruled upon:
| Element | Detail |
|---|
| Claim/Defense | Name and legal basis |
| Legal standard | Statute, rule, or common-law test |
| Key authority | Primary cases/statutes relied on |
| Moving party's burden | How the court assessed the initial burden |
| Non-movant's response | Whether genuine issues of material fact were raised |
| Ruling | Granted/Denied with reasoning |
4. Surviving Issues
