A Practice Note explaining summary judgment motions in actions pending in the New Jersey Superior Court, Law Division, Civil Part (including in Complex Business Litigation Program actions) and non-foreclosure actions in the Chancery Division, General Equity Part. This Note addresses the legal standard, how a summary judgment motion differs from a motion to dismiss, who may move for summary judgment, the burden of proof, the motion's advantages and disadvantages, and when to move for summary judgment, including how the discovery deadline and briefing schedule impact the motion's timing. This Note also explains summary judgment procedure, including drafting, filing, and serving the motion papers (including the statement of material facts and supporting affidavits and certifications), and the court's decision on the motion.