In a personal injury lawsuit, the plaintiff alleges that the defendant's negligence caused a car accident resulting in injuries. The defendant files a motion for summary judgment, arguing that the plaintiff has failed to present sufficient evidence of actual damages. What must the court determine to decide whether to grant the defendant's motion?
Whether the plaintiff has proven the elements of the negligence claim by a preponderance of the evidence.
Whether there are genuine disputes of material fact and whether the defendant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Whether the defendant has established a defense raising affirmative defenses.
Whether the defendant's actions were justified under the circumstances.
The court must determine whether there are genuine disputes of material fact and whether the defendant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. This is the standard for granting summary judgment under Rule 56. The other options relate to different aspects of motions and pleadings, not the summary judgment standard.
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