AZ-D — Summary Judgment

AZ-D requires a separate Statement of Facts on summary judgment; oral argument on MSJ has its own rule (LRCiv 56.2) that points to LRCiv 7.2(f). AZ-D is a district 56.1 framework jurisdiction.

Movant's filing (LRCiv 56.1(a))

• A separate statement of facts (separate from the motion and memorandum of law).
• Each material fact set forth in a separately numbered paragraph, with a reference to a specific admissible portion of the record (affidavit, deposition, discovery response, etc.).
• Failure to submit a separate statement of facts in this form may constitute grounds for denial of the motion.

Opposing party's filing (LRCiv 56.1(b))

• A controverting statement of facts (separate from the memorandum of law).
• For each paragraph of the moving party's statement, a correspondingly numbered paragraph indicating whether the party disputes the statement and a reference to a specific admissible portion of the record if disputed.
• Any additional facts that establish a genuine issue of material fact, each in a separately numbered paragraph with record citation.
• No reply statement of facts may be filed.

Alternative procedure (LRCiv 56.1(c))

• The movant and opposing party may jointly file a stipulation setting forth stipulated facts in lieu of separate / controverting statements.

Oral argument on MSJ (LRCiv 56.2)

• Separate rule pointing to LRCiv 7.2(f).

For the traps on the SMF framework and the MSJ-specific oral argument rule, see Watchpoints #6 and #7.

For the rule, see the D. Ariz. Local Rules of Civil Procedure.