Summary Judgment
C.D. Cal. — CDCA requires a separate Statement of Uncontroverted Facts (SUF) with pinpoint citations.
CDCA requires a separate Statement of Uncontroverted Facts (SUF) with pinpoint citations. The opposing party must file a Statement of Genuine Disputes in a mandatory two-column format. A Rule 56 motion may NOT be granted solely on failure to oppose. L.R. 56-1 through 56-4.
| Requirement | Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SUF | L.R. 56-1 | Separate document. Numbered facts with pinpoint citations (page and line numbers). |
| Statement of Genuine Disputes | L.R. 56-2 | Two columns: left reproduces SUF (same order, numbers, citations); right states disputed/undisputed with citations. |
| Response to Statement | L.R. 56-3 | Reply must include every fact from opponent's Statement with response and evidence. |
| Determination | L.R. 56-4 | Court may assume SUF facts admitted unless controverted by declaration or evidence. Not obligated to search beyond what's cited. |
| Proposed judgment | L.R. 56-1 | Full MSJ: lodge proposed Judgment. Partial MSJ: lodge proposed Order. |
| Word limit | L.R. 11-6.1 | 7,000 words for memo. SUF and Statement of Genuine Disputes are separate. |
| Failure to oppose | L.R. 7-12 | MSJ may NOT be granted solely on failure to file opposition. |
MSJ follows the standard schedule: notice 28 days, opposition 21 days, reply 14 days.
Practice tip: The two-column format is mandatory. See L.R. 56-2 and the example at Chapter I, pages 74-75.