Rule 56 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and most applicable state rules, provides for entry of a judgment of the court in favor of the party making the motion if all of the undisputed facts support all of the necessary elements of its claim or defense. For a Motion for Summary Judgment to be successful, the court must conclude that no reasonable jury could construe the facts in favor of the non-moving party. Usually a defense tactic. If the defendant’s motion for summary judgment fails, the case typically proceeds to trial shortly thereafter.