In a civil lawsuit, the plaintiff files a motion for summary judgment after completing discovery. The defendant contends that there are still significant factual disputes that require a trial. How should the court respond to the plaintiff's motion for summary judgment?
Remand the motion for further fact-finding despite completed discovery.
Postpone the decision on the motion for summary judgment until after the trial.
Deny the motion for summary judgment because the defendant has shown that material facts are in dispute.
Grant the motion for summary judgment since the plaintiff has completed discovery.
The court should deny the motion for summary judgment because the defendant has demonstrated that genuine disputes of material fact exist, which necessitates a trial. Summary judgment is only appropriate when there are no such disputes and one party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
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