Summary Judgment
32 groups with Georgia opinions1913–2026
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Evidence1,288 opinions · 1967–2026Appellate review of summary judgment on partial claims · Reviewing summary judgment standards on appeal · Determining waiver of affirmative defenses in summary judgment
- Rule 56 Standard and Purpose1,017 opinions · 1918–2026Reviewing summary judgment de novo and evidence · Standards for granting summary judgment motions · Reviewing evidence on appeal from summary judgment
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Burden571 opinions · 1966–2025Reviewing evidence on motion for summary judgment · Determining sufficiency of evidence for summary judgment · Summary judgment when essential element is lacking
- Summary judgment; Motions; Evidence498 opinions · 1933–2026Construing self-contradictory testimony on motion for summary judgment · Review of summary judgment and factual background · Defining the purpose of summary judgment and trial by jury
- Affidavit Requirements for Summary Judgment422 opinions · 1938–2026Interpreting contradictory testimony against a party · Admissibility of affidavit evidence under personal knowledge statute · Affidavit requirements for summary judgment motions
- Burden of Proof at Summary Judgment398 opinions · 1963–2025Standard for summary judgment and burden of proof · Standard for genuine issue in summary judgment motions · Reviewing summary judgment standards and expert testimony sufficiency
- Summary Judgment and Factual Disputes377 opinions · 1962–2024Burden of proof on motion for summary judgment · Burden of proof and inference in summary judgment motions · Establishing no genuine issue of material fact for summary judgment
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Burden373 opinions · 1935–2026Duty to present case fully on motion for summary judgment · Burden of proof for summary judgment motions · Determining proper motion for summary judgment under OCGA 9-11-12(b)
- Settlement Agreements and Litigation Resolution Doctrines333 opinions · 1913–2026Voluntary dismissal not an appealable decision or judgment · Enforceability of settlement agreements and offers · Determining contractual status of additional compensation plans
- Summary Judgment Standards and Procedure319 opinions · 1917–2025Granting summary judgment requires favorable construction of evidence · Reviewing summary judgment standards and factual disputes · Applying summary judgment standards to pleading verification requirements
- Materiality of Factual Disputes309 opinions · 1963–2026Review of evidence for genuine issue of material fact · Constructive knowledge and summary judgment standards · Evaluating evidence sufficiency for summary judgment
- Summary judgment; Rule; Local249 opinions · 1964–2026Applying the right for any reason rule to summary judgment · Summary judgment requirements and appellate review of evidence · Enforcing rules for citing record evidence in appeals
- Genuine Issues and the Movant's Burden221 opinions · 1961–2026Discharging burden of proof in summary judgment motions · Negligent supervision and summary judgment standards · Reviewing summary judgment standards and factual issues
- De Novo Review of Summary Judgment206 opinions · 1962–2026Reviewing summary judgment standards and statutory construction canons · Speculation insufficient for summary judgment inference · Interpreting summary judgment statute's purpose
- Evidence and Motions for Summary Judgment188 opinions · 1962–2025Admissibility of evidence on motion for summary judgment · Admissibility and effect of opinion evidence in summary judgment · Admissibility of hearsay and summary judgment response requirements
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Burden172 opinions · 1978–2026Reviewing evidence for summary judgment motions · Determining jury issues on summary judgment and directed verdict · Summary judgment excluding witness credibility determinations
- Appellate Review of Civil Procedure Decisions154 opinions · 1999–2025Reviewing trial court's application of law to facts · Review standard for summary judgment appeals · Determining court duty regarding notice for setting aside judgment
- Summary judgment; Discovery; Rule142 opinions · 1978–2026Converting motion to dismiss to summary judgment procedure · Excluding irrelevant or unverified portions of affidavits on summary judgment · Burden of timely filing discovery materials for summary judgment
- Summary judgment; Evidence109 opinions · 1969–2024Summary judgment on opinion evidence alone · Reviewing summary judgment standards and statutory burdens · Failing to object to evidence preserves appellate review
- Summary Judgment Notice and Verified Pleadings97 opinions · 1973–2025Reviewing summary judgment standards and causation arguments · Duty to ensure witness presence by issuing subpoenas · Establishing summary judgment requirements and burden of proof
- Summary judgment; Proof; Intent97 opinions · 1952–2026Burden of proof and evidence for summary judgment · Determining contract rescission and summary judgment standards · Reviewing summary judgment on inferred facts versus positive evidence
- Judgment whistleblower; Summary judgment; Letters credit76 opinions · 1964–2025Determining genuine issues of material fact for summary judgment · Defining bonus as extra compensation without new consideration · Service notice does not automatically confer party status on carrier
- Cross-Motions and Constitutional Claims67 opinions · 1968–2026Determining when denial of summary judgment is moot · Reviewing summary judgment motions and evidence construction · Reviewing evidence on cross-motions for summary judgment
- Evidentiary Standards and Burden of Proof46 opinions · 1917–2023Shifting burden of proof during trial proceedings · Determining representative capacity and burden of proof · Viewing evidence in light most favorable to nonmoving party
- No-Evidence Summary Judgment34 opinions · 1979–2026Granting summary judgment on attorney fees without bad faith · Motion for summary judgment and affirmative defenses · Determining appellate jurisdiction over summary judgment orders
- Sham Affidavits and Contradictory Testimony31 opinions · 1978–2026Review standard for summary judgment and statutory construction · Analyzing summary judgment and proximate cause of injury · Determining summary judgment after prior trial and remand
- Summary judgment; Will contests; Rule 74.04(c)23 opinions · 1997–2023Undue influence in will contests and evidentiary standards · Standard of review for summary judgment motions · Rebutting prima facie case in summary judgment
- Summary judgment; Novo summary; Dead man's14 opinions · 2013–2024Conducting de novo review on summary judgment appeal
- Insurance Law and Related Disputes11 opinions · 2007–2026Exclusion of evidence and limitations on disclosure · Contradictory service records and maintenance timing issues · Standard for granting summary judgment in discrimination cases
- Statutory changes; Lender; Signatures10 opinions · 1981–2019Determining contract formation and statutory repeal · Analyzing signature provision as not a guaranty agreement
- Referendum; Article; Public records8 opinions · 2006–2024Characterizing the right to access public records as a public right · School board discretion within referendum authorization
- Determining good faith in repossession and summary judgment errors
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