is rewritten because it is superseded by more specific provisions of Rule 115 of the

Minnesota General Rules of Practice. Additionally, Rule 56 of the civil rules establishes a very important deadline for summary judgment motions - "in no event shall the motion be served less than 14 days before the time fixed for the hearing." Minn. R. Civ. P. 56.02. This limit on shortened notice recognizes the power of the summary judgment motion and its potential to be case or defense- terminating and provides an opportunity for the responding party to prepare a response and be heard.