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JoeRedskin · 07-17-2012, 07:38 AM

Actually, I think it means he is leaning towards a dismissal. Not sure about the Federal Rules but, in Maryland, a Judge cannot grant a dispositive motion without a hearing i.e. judge's can't dispose of a case through dismissal or summary judgment without an oral hearing giving each side a chance to make argument.

Alternatively, he could have denied the Motion to Dismiss without a hearing which then would have moved the case into the discovery phase.

Right now it is in limbo - not moving forward, but not dismissed.

I'll check the Federal Rules when I get into work.

07-17-2012, 07:38 AM	#30
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 63 Posts: 10,401	Re: NFLPA Files Collusion Lawsuit Against NFL, Owners Actually, I think it means he is leaning towards a dismissal. Not sure about the Federal Rules but, in Maryland, a Judge cannot grant a dispositive motion without a hearing i.e. judge's can't dispose of a case through dismissal or summary judgment without an oral hearing giving each side a chance to make argument. Alternatively, he could have denied the Motion to Dismiss without a hearing which then would have moved the case into the discovery phase. Right now it is in limbo - not moving forward, but not dismissed. I'll check the Federal Rules when I get into work. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.