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What does order denying plaintiffs motion for summary judgment mean?

Asked on Jul 06th, 2013 on Debtor and Creditor - Florida
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I went to a hearing for a summary judgment and the plaintiffs motion for summary judgment was denied. 4 weeks later I received a copy of a letter from the plaintiff to the judge asking for the judge to deny the plaintiffs motion for summary judgment.
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On its face, it means that the Court denied the Plaintiff's motion. Assuming you are defendant this is positive for you. Check the 4 week later documents, as they may just have been a submission of a formal "order" for the court to enter on its previous verbal ruling.
Answered on Jul 08th, 2013 at 1:51 PM

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