summary-judgment
Produces structured summaries of summary judgment motions, orders, and decisions. Use when the user needs to summarize an MSJ ruling, prepare a case status report, evaluate appeal posture, or brief a client on a dispositive motion outcome.
Best use case
summary-judgment is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Produces structured summaries of summary judgment motions, orders, and decisions. Use when the user needs to summarize an MSJ ruling, prepare a case status report, evaluate appeal posture, or brief a client on a dispositive motion outcome.
Teams using summary-judgment should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/summary-judgment/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How summary-judgment Compares
| Feature / Agent | summary-judgment | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Produces structured summaries of summary judgment motions, orders, and decisions. Use when the user needs to summarize an MSJ ruling, prepare a case status report, evaluate appeal posture, or brief a client on a dispositive motion outcome.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Summary Judgment Analysis Structured summary of a summary judgment motion, order, or decision for rapid assessment without reading the full document. ## Required Inputs 1. Summary judgment document (motion, opposition, reply, and/or court order) 2. Case caption and docket number 3. Jurisdiction (federal or state; which court) ## Quick Start 1. Identify the motion type (MSJ / Partial MSJ / Cross-MSJ), moving party, and disposition. 2. Extract undisputed material facts; flag genuine disputes. 3. Map each claim or defense to the court's ruling and reasoning. 4. Identify surviving issues for trial. 5. Assess practical implications: appealability, trial scope, relief, deadlines, settlement impact. ## Output Structure ### 1. Executive Overview | Field | Content | |-------|---------| | Case caption | Full caption with docket number | | Court | Jurisdiction, judge | | Motion type | MSJ / Partial MSJ / Cross-MSJ | | Moving party | Name and role | | Disposition | Granted / Denied / Granted in part | | Date | Date of order | Follow with a 2–3 sentence plain-language summary of the ruling and its bottom-line effect. ### 2. Undisputed Material Facts List facts the court deemed established (chronological or thematic). Flag: - Genuine disputes → mark **DISPUTED** - Evidentiary rulings excluding evidence - Credibility determinations that influenced the outcome ### 3. Claims/Defenses Addressed For each claim or defense ruled upon: | Element | Detail | |---------|--------| | Claim/Defense | Name and legal basis | | Legal standard | Statute, rule, or common-law test | | Key authority | Primary cases/statutes relied on | | Moving party's burden | How the court assessed the initial burden | | Non-movant's response | Whether genuine issues of material fact were raised | | Ruling | Granted/Denied with reasoning | ### 4. Surviving Issues - Claims or defenses remaining for trial - Unresolved factual disputes - Conditions or limitations (e.g., leave to amend) ### 5. Practical Implications | Question | Answer | |----------|--------| | Final/appealable? | Immediately appealable or interlocutory | | Trial scope | Issues proceeding to trial | | Relief granted | Dismissal, judgment entry, damages, fees, injunctive relief | | Deadlines/obligations | Immediate compliance requirements | | Settlement impact | How the ruling shifts leverage | ## Pitfalls and Checks - **Accuracy over brevity** — never mischaracterize holdings; distinguish undisputed facts from legal conclusions. - **Burden-shifting** — always trace whether the movant met the initial burden (Celotex / state equivalent) and whether the non-movant raised genuine disputes. - **Jurisdiction** — note federal (FRCP 56) vs. state rules; flag jurisdiction-specific standards (e.g., heightened MSJ thresholds). - **Standard of review** — note the standard applied (all inferences to non-movant) and whether the court deviated. - **No editorial opinions** — do not predict appeal outcomes or insert strategy unless specifically requested. - **Ambiguity** — when the court's reasoning supports multiple interpretations, acknowledge rather than choose one. - **Citations** — reference page/paragraph numbers from the source for quick verification.
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