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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe document: Motion for Summary Judgment was released about two hours ago.
In the suit Mark Meadows filed against Jan 6 committee
[link:https://january6th.house.gov/sites/democrats.january6th.house.gov/files/20220422%20Motion%20for%20Summary%20Judgment.pdf|
Laurence Tribe gave a heads up on twitter.
[link:http://
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brush
(53,787 posts)Scottie Mom
(5,812 posts)Grasswire2
(13,571 posts)"A summary judgment is a ruling by the court without a trial. Once the court enters summary judgment in favor of a party, the case is over, just as it would have been after a trial, and the losing party may either accept the judgment or appeal it."
Laurence Tribe approves that eventuality.
AverageOldGuy
(1,530 posts)So -- what was Meadows' suit about?
Would be helpful to have some background.
Grasswire2
(13,571 posts)or Provide Documents Requested by the Select Committee
pazzyanne
(6,556 posts)is worth time spent perusing. I will be spending major time doing so in the next days. It lays out events, people, and support documentation clearly. I'm hooked on finishing this read!
Grasswire2
(13,571 posts)It's important enough to take the time to thoroughly read and understand.
empedocles
(15,751 posts)Grasswire2
(13,571 posts)..if that's what you meant.
Clear, beautifully written. I'm impressed.
pecosbob
(7,541 posts)opposition thereto, any reply in support of the Motion, and the entire record herein, it is hereby
ORDERED
That Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED and Plaintiffs Motion
for Summary Judgment is DENIED.