Rule 56 provides that if “there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law” then the judge should rule in favor of the moving party. If the law and facts so clearly favor one party, then the

56.00 °c = 132.80 °f: 56.30 °c = 133.34 °f: 56.60 °c = 133.88 °f: 56.90 °c = 134.42 °f: 56.01 °c = 132.82 °f: 56.31 °c = 133.36 °f: 56.61 °c = 133.90 °f

Amended Rule 56(a) and (b) carry forward the present meaning by referring to a party claiming relief and a party against whom relief is sought. Former Rule 56(c), (d), and (e) stated circumstances in which summary judgment “shall be rendered,” the cou