"The motion is either granted or denied. Here, the court evidently denied the defendant’s motion to dismiss but held that the issue of the SOL is not yet settled and must be resolved by the trier of fact (the judge or jury) after a trial or hearing. What that means is that the resolution of the SOL issue cannot be decided without first having relevant evidence properly presented and admitted in a trial or hearing and have the judge or jury decide what the facts are."

I think I have this, Yes Motion to Dismiss was denied - because the Judges Order which basically said the defendant & Plaintiff disagree on whether the statute of limitations has run on and maybe the statute of limitations has run out - show the facts. Another court date will be set up. Both sides will get to present evidence (or perhaps a summary of events with the relevant paper documents to go with) the judge/jury will look it over and determine if the statutue of limitations as run out. (In my case if it has I'm done.)