Free Summary Judgment Memo Template
Summary Judgment Memo
To:
Jane Smith
Senior Counsel
Tech Solutions, Inc.
456 Business Ave.
Business town, ST 67890
From:
[Your Name]
[Your Title]
[Your Company Name]
RE: Summary Judgment Memorandum - Doe Software Solutions, Inc. v. Tech Solutions, Inc.
I. Introduction
This memorandum is submitted in support of the motion for summary judgment filed by Doe Software Solutions, Inc. in the matter of [Your Company Name], Inc. v. Tech Solutions, Inc., pending in the Superior Court of Lawtown, State of ST. The plaintiff asserts a claim for breach of contract against the defendant. This motion seeks a ruling in favor of Doe Software Solutions because there are no genuine disputes as to any material fact, and Doe Software Solutions is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
II. Statement of Undisputed Facts
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On January 15, 2050, the parties entered into a contract wherein [Your Company Name] agreed to provide a customized software solution to Tech Solutions, and Tech Solutions agreed to pay $50,000 upon completion of the project.
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[Your Company Name] performed all obligations under the contract, including developing the software, conducting testing, and delivering the final product by the agreed deadline of March 1, 2050.
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On March 15, 2050, Tech Solutions failed to make the payment of $50,000 as stipulated in the contract, despite multiple reminders and a formal notice of breach sent on April 5, 2050.
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All communications between the parties regarding the performance and payment obligations are documented in email exchanges attached as Exhibit A.
III. Legal Standard for Summary Judgment
Under Rule 56 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, summary judgment is appropriate if the movant demonstrates that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that they are entitled to judgment as a matter of law. A party opposing a motion for summary judgment must present specific facts showing that there is a genuine issue for trial.
IV. Argument
A. Breach of Contract
To establish a breach of contract, [Your Company Name] must show the following elements: (1) a valid contract exists; (2) the party asserting the breach has fulfilled its contractual obligations; and (3) the other party failed to perform its contractual duties.
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Existence of a Valid Contract
The contract entered into on January 15, 2050, is valid and enforceable. It includes all essential elements: offer, acceptance, consideration, and mutual intent to agree. -
Fulfillment of Obligations
Doe Software Solutions has fulfilled all obligations as required under the contract. Evidence, including the software delivery confirmation and testing reports, supports this claim. See Exhibit B. -
Breach
Tech Solutions failed to perform its obligations under the contract by not making the agreed payment of $50,000. This failure constitutes a breach of contract as a matter of law.
B. No Genuine Issue of Material Fact
The evidence presented clearly shows that there are no genuine disputes regarding any material facts relevant to this case. Tech Solutions has not contested the existence of the contract, the fulfillment of obligations by [Your Company Name], or the non-payment. This lack of dispute warrants summary judgment in favor of [Your Company Name].
V. Conclusion
For the reasons set forth above, Doe Software Solutions respectfully requests that this Court grant the motion for summary judgment, ruling in favor of [Your Company Name] and against Tech Solutions on the claim of breach of contract.
VI. Prayer for Relief
Wherefore, [Your Company Name] requests that the Court enter an order granting summary judgment in its favor and awarding such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
[Your Name]
[Your Title]
