Summary judgment is appropriate in a personal injury lawsuit when there is no genuine issue of material fact between the two parties. Usually, one party will file a motion for summary judgment — believing that the other side does not have a chance to win, even if all issues of fact are resolved in the non-moving party's favor. The court will consider all the facts and evidence before it and decide if there is a genuine issue of material fact. A material fact is one that could change the outcome of the case. If the court determines there is an issue of material fact, the court will deny the moving party's motion for summary judgment and the case will be submitted to the jury. If not, then the court will grant the motion for summary judgment and dismiss the case.