Summary Judgment
30 groups with Alabama opinions1960–2026
- Burden; Party; Favorable445 opinions · 1984–2026Burden of proof under Alabama statute · Reviewing evidence in light favorable to nonmovant · Reviewing record in light favorable to nonmovant
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Evidence summary346 opinions · 1976–2026Shifting burden of proof on summary judgment motion · Inferring facts in summary judgment motions · Burden shifting in summary judgment motions
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Evidence333 opinions · 1960–2026Reviewability of summary judgment denials and motions · Limitation on appellate review of summary judgment arguments · Determining when summary judgment is a final judgment
- Rule 56 Standard and Purpose305 opinions · 1968–2026Applying trial court standard to summary judgment motions · Standards for summary judgment and state immunity · Applying rule 15(b) to summary judgment motions
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Burden252 opinions · 1987–2026Burden shifting after prima facie showing in summary judgment · Determining the movant's burden of production for summary judgment · Defining public utility status and public interest requirement
- De Novo Review of Summary Judgment220 opinions · 1985–2026Reviewing summary judgment standards and evidentiary burdens · Reviewing summary judgment orders de novo · Determining the standard for summary judgment motions
- Burden of Proof at Summary Judgment191 opinions · 1994–2025Applying summary judgment standards and burdens · Reviewing summary judgment standards and evidence requirements · Defining substantial evidence and summary judgment standards
- Summary judgment; Credibility determinations; District153 opinions · 1988–2026Reviewing summary judgment standards and substantial evidence · Reviewing summary judgment standards for breach of contract · Reviewing court's view of evidence for summary judgment
- Genuine Issues and the Movant's Burden134 opinions · 1999–2025Reviewing summary judgment standards and burden of proof · Determining sufficiency of oppression claim and summary judgment standards · Resolving factual disputes and summary judgment standards
- Summary judgment; Material fact; Genuine125 opinions · 1983–2026Burden of proof for summary judgment motion · Burden of proof in summary judgment motions · Determining genuine issue of material fact for summary judgment
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Cross-motions113 opinions · 1981–2026Standard for granting summary judgment motions · Reviewing summary judgment standards and mootness doctrine · Denying summary judgment when genuine issue exists
- Materiality of Factual Disputes103 opinions · 1983–2025Finding genuine issues of material fact for jury · Requiring specific facts to overcome summary judgment motion · Defining material defendant and real estate subject matter
- Summary judgment; Discovery; Rule 56(f)94 opinions · 1980–2026Converting motion to dismiss to summary judgment · Discretion in accepting untimely affidavits under rule 6(d) · Taking unrefuted factual allegations as true
- Summary judgment; Discovery75 opinions · 1987–2026Notice and opportunity for opposition to summary judgment motion · Ensuring notice and opportunity before summary judgment · Determining jurisdiction and standard of review for summary judgment
- Affidavits; Testimony; Personal knowledge70 opinions · 1974–2026Failure to challenge facts compels court to accept them · Considering deposition testimony as a whole · Affidavits must contain factual support, not mere conclusions
- Summary judgment; Evidence summary; Judgment motions65 opinions · 1990–2026Preventing contradiction of prior sworn testimony in summary judgment · Not determining witness credibility on summary judgment · Requiring specificity in affidavits opposing summary judgment motions
- Sham Affidavits and Contradictory Testimony63 opinions · 1998–2026Establishing summary judgment when essential elements are missing · Reversing summary judgment for failure to file narrative summary · Review standard for summary judgment and standing
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Evidence62 opinions · 1983–2025Burden on moving party in summary judgment motions · Analyzing evidence for summary judgment motion · Requiring clear and convincing evidence at summary judgment
- Settlement; Collateral estoppel; Res judicata45 opinions · 1983–2026Duty to disclose and plaintiff's injury · Enforceability and limitations of settlement agreements · Effect of voluntary dismissal on prior judgments and orders
- Summary judgment; Undue influence; Will contests43 opinions · 1980–2017Standard of review for summary judgment motions · Establishing undue influence in will contests · Rebutting prima facie showing of summary judgment
- Summary judgment; Novo summary; Ejj40 opinions · 1995–2025Review standard for summary judgment motion · Applying de novo standard to summary judgment review
- No-Evidence Summary Judgment31 opinions · 1997–2026Service under rule 4 deprives court of jurisdiction · Grant of summary judgment and dismissal for lack of standing · Allowing separate hearing for attorney fees after summary judgment
- Rule; Local; Summary judgment23 opinions · 1983–2013Strict compliance required for rule 15.4(b) procedures · Trial court consideration of evidence under rule 56 · Requiring citations in appellate briefs
- Summary Judgment Notice and Verified Pleadings20 opinions · 1992–2025Objective determination of evidence to create factual dispute · Analyzing compliance with rule 56 notice requirements · Limitations on reliance on complaint allegations in summary judgment
- Summary judgment; Judgment whistleblower; Issues material20 opinions · 1994–2013Determining genuine issues of material fact for summary judgment · Ensuring payment certainty in letter of credit transactions
- Summary judgment; Constitutional; Contract8 opinions · 2008–2014Reviewing summary judgment standards and material fact issues · Disregarding evidence without objection in appellate review
- Summary judgment; Proof6 opinions · 1984–2026Excusing losing party from objecting to findings of fact · Requiring substantial steps to change insurance beneficiary · Balancing access to courts against judicial resource protection
- Summary Judgment in Special Proceedings6 opinions · 1984–2026Determining possession for summary judgment analysis · Defining good faith and summary judgment limitations
- Summary judgment; Trial; Motions dismiss5 opinions · 1977–2015Reviewing trial court's application of law to facts · Determining trial court's view of evidence on motion to dismiss
- Erie guess; Referendum; Public records5 opinions · 1991–2010Limiting citizen right to enforce corporate obligations · Analyzing chief justice's power versus governor's appointment authority · Limiting public records access to individuals with a legitimate interest
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