A summary judgment is essentially a trial without having to go through the “traditional” in-person trial process. It is typically entered for one party where based on certain undisputed facts that party is legally entitled to a judgment in his, her or its favor. Procedurally, however, a “motion for summary judgment should be denied, or…
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Trial Continuances
To obtain a continuance and/or delay of a trial setting in Missouri, a party needs to comply with Rule 65.03. This requires, among other things, that the request be accompanied by the affidavit of the movant or some other credible person setting forth the facts upon which the request for continuance is based. The grant…