This sample motion for summary judgment by a defendant in California is filed under Code of Civil Procedure section 437c on the grounds that summary judgment should be granted as no triable issue of material fact exists in that the plaintiff cannot establish a required element of a cause or causes of action, or that a complete defense to a cause or causes of action exists. The sample on which this preview is based is 18 pages and includes brief instructions, a table and contents and table of authorities with an opening summary of argument, memorandum of points and authorities with citations to case law and statutory authority, separate statement of undisputed material facts, sample declaration, proposed order and proof of service.