carries forward the existing procedure allowing entry of judgment in favor of the

movant or nonmovant, granting the motion on grounds other than those argued, or considering summary judgment on its own initiative. See, e.g., Del Hayes & Sons, Inc. v. Mitchell, 304 Minn. 275, 230N.W.2d 588 (1975) (sua sponte grant of summary judgment allowed). Where the court Published by the Revisor of Statutes under Minnesota Statutes, section 3C.08, subdivision 1. 125 CIVIL PROCEDURE MINNESOTA COURT RULES acts on its own initiative, the rule specifies that the parties are entitled to notice of its view about fact issues that may not be in dispute. That notice should precede any order for summary judgment by the 14-day minimum notice period specified in Rule 56.02.