In a civil lawsuit, the defendant files a motion for summary judgment, asserting there are no genuine disputes of material fact and that they are entitled to judgment as a matter of law. What must the court do to properly evaluate this motion?
Accept the defendant's version of undisputed facts and grant summary judgment if the defendant meets their burden of proof.
Defer to the jury's ability to assess the credibility of the evidence presented by both parties.
Focus solely on the legal arguments without considering the underlying factual evidence.
View the evidence in the light most favorable to the non-moving party and determine if any material facts are in dispute.
The correct standard requires the court to view the evidence in the light most favorable to the non-moving party, determine if any material facts are in dispute, and decide if the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. This ensures that summary judgment is only granted when there is no need for a trial.
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