Summary Judgment: Just the Facts, Please

Litigation Attorney Daniel Small co-authored an article with the Honorable Judge Douglas H. Wilkins in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as part of a biweekly series. This column begins a discussion of rules to follow when preparing summary judgment papers; first is the statement of undisputed material facts, Superior Court Rule 9A(b)(5). Based on this rule, the authors offer two points to consider: 1) Stating facts as simply and as directly as possible and 2) Supporting facts with accurate citations. Following this advice makes it easier for a judge to decide a motion and harder for one's opponent to deny or undermine a case.

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