Which of the following motions allows for a judgment based on undisputed facts?

The motion for judgment on the pleadings is designed to resolve cases based on the pleadings alone, without the need for further evidence or a trial. This type of motion asserts that even if all the facts presented in the pleadings are true, the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. The key aspect of this motion is that it is predicated on undisputed facts—those that are presented in the pleadings—which means that the court can rule solely on the legal merits of those established facts.

To succeed, a party must demonstrate that there are no material facts in dispute that would warrant a trial. The court accepts the facts in the pleadings as true and determines whether the law supports a judgment in favor of the moving party. This makes it an efficient way to resolve legal issues without prolonging litigation unnecessarily when the facts are clear and uncontested.

In contrast, other motions listed, such as a motion to recuse, which seeks to disqualify a judge, or a motion to sever, which separates issues or parties in a case, do not lead directly to a judgment based on undisputed facts. Additionally, a motion in limine aims to exclude certain evidence from being presented at trial, rather than assessing the