Can you cross move for summary judgment?
Mia Phillips
Updated on March 02, 2026
In its response to a motion for summary judgment, a party may cross-move for summary judgment. The initial moving party must file and serve a response to any cross-motion for summary judgment within 15 days after the service of that cross-motion or be deemed to have consented to the cross-motion for summary judgment.
What is a cross motion for summary judgment?
The opposing party may also file its own summary-judgment motion (called a “cross-motion”), if the deadline still allows. The court may allow for oral argument of the lawyers, generally where the judge wishes to question the lawyers on issues in the case.
How do you oppose a motion for summary judgment?
If a defendant refuses to produce documents or witnesses for depositions, you can oppose the summary-judgment motion by submitting your declaration and showing that facts essential to justify your opposition may exist but cannot for reasons stated be presented to the court.
What comes after summary Judgement?
Your three options following the court’s grant of summary judgment or summary adjudication to the defense. This article explores the benefits and best practices of three options following the grant of summary judgment or summary adjudication: (1) a new-trial motion, (2) a writ, and (3) an appeal.
When to file a cross-motion for summary judgment?
If you think the debt collector hasn’t shown you any real evidence in the discovery phase – and you’ve filed your motion to compel to eliminate any doubts about what it’s got – then maybe you should file a motion for summary judgment. But what if the debt collector files one first? Then you want to file a “Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment.”
Where did Jesus go after he carried the cross?
Carrying His Cross, Jesus goes out toward Calvary, a place that in Hebrew is called Golgotha (John 19:17). —And they lay hold of a certain Simon of Cyrene, who is coming from a farm; and they make him take the Cross and carry it after Jesus (Luke 23:26).
Who was the man who compelled the man to carry the cross?
“As they went out, they came upon a man from Cyrene named Simon; they compelled this man to carry his cross.” Matthew 27:32 “They compelled a passer-by, who was coming in from the country, to carry his cross; it was Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus.”
Why did Simon carry the Cross for Jesus?
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke all state that Simon of Cyrene carried the cross for Jesus when he was simply too weak to bear it any further. Each of the three gospels contributes an important piece of information.