Reference no: EM133665769
Homework: Judicial Process- Motions in Action
In this homework, you are to:
A. Explain what a Motion for Summary Judgment is.
B. Explain what a Motion to Dismiss is.
C. Compare and contrast the two motions.
D. Observe a Motion for Summary Judgment or a Motion to Dismiss in a federal court.
1. Go to uscourts.gov;
2. Locate "About Federal Courts" in the top navigation banner of the website and click on it;
3. Under "Judicial Administration," locate "Cameras in Courts" and click on it;
4. In the "Select a Procedural Posture" field, use the drop-down to select "Motion for Summary Judgment" or select "Motion to Dismiss" and click "Apply."
5. Choose a case from the list that is of interest to you and observe a minimum of 30 minutes of the proceeding.
E. Analyze what you observed in the hearing.
1. Include the name of the case; and,
2. Whether it was a Motion for Summary Judgment or a Motion to Dismiss hearing.