A Practice Note outlining the summary judgment framework under Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1035.1 through 1035.5. Specifically, this Note explains what summary judgment is, who may move for summary judgment, when and how to prepare the moving papers, and why a party wants (or does not want) to request summary judgment from the court. This Note also addresses key points to consider when drafting cross-motions for summary judgment, responses in opposition, and replies in further support of a motion for summary judgment filed in a Pennsylvania court of common pleas.