Summary Judgment
31 groups with Illinois opinions1963–2026
- Rule 56 Standard and Purpose1,130 opinions · 1990–2026Standards for granting summary judgment motions · Denying summary judgment when genuine issue of material fact exists · Determining when summary judgment is appropriate
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Evidence969 opinions · 1973–2026Defining the scope and purpose of summary judgment · Affirming summary judgment on any record basis · Defining the purpose of summary judgment motion
- De Novo Review of Summary Judgment717 opinions · 1977–2026Summary judgment as a drastic measure requiring clear right · Standard for granting summary judgment · Insufficiency of speculation to withstand summary judgment
- Summary Judgment and Factual Disputes603 opinions · 1993–2026Determining existence of genuine issue of material fact · Burden of proof for summary judgment motion · Determining genuine issue of material fact for summary judgment
- Burden of Proof at Summary Judgment518 opinions · 1994–2026Summary judgment standard when facts warrant judgment · Standard for granting summary judgment on material facts · Standard for granting summary judgment motion
- Summary judgment; Novo summary; Dead man's517 opinions · 1997–2026Review standard for summary judgment motions · Conducting de novo review of summary judgment orders · Requiring facts, not conclusions, under rule 191(b)
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Evidence summary456 opinions · 1993–2026Limiting reliance on unsupported factual allegations in motions · Purpose and requirements for summary judgment motions · Construing evidence in summary judgment motions
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Burden447 opinions · 1989–2026Ascertaining genuine issue of material fact for dismissal · Granting summary judgment when no genuine issue exists · Burden on nonmoving party to survive summary judgment
- Affidavits; Testimony; Deposition408 opinions · 1991–2026Admitting facts from unchallenged supporting affidavits · Insufficiency of unsupported conclusions in affidavits · Rejecting claims based on conjecture and speculation
- Materiality of Factual Disputes278 opinions · 1968–2026Determining existence of genuine material fact dispute · Determining material facts precluding summary judgment · Determining genuine issue of material fact in summary judgment
- Genuine Issues and the Movant's Burden271 opinions · 1968–2026Determining summary judgment when no material fact exists · Reviewability of unspecified judgments in procedural progression · Determining genuine issues for summary judgment
- Summary judgment; Rule; Local200 opinions · 1975–2026Determining substantial compliance with rule 651(c) · Admitting facts in summary judgment affidavits · Requiring citation to record to support arguments
- Summary judgment; Discovery190 opinions · 1990–2026Present factual basis opposing summary judgment motion · Reviewing amended complaints for cured defects · Waiver of appeal after summary judgment under rule 304(a)
- Settlement Agreements and Litigation Resolution Doctrines164 opinions · 1963–2026Accrual of cause of action for contract and tort claims · Barring claims split by voluntary dismissal and refiling · Duty to inquire after injury and wrongful cause
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Evidence161 opinions · 1990–2026Defining summary judgment standards for motions · Present evidentiary burden for summary judgment claims · Opponent's duty to oppose summary judgment motions
- Evidence and Motions for Summary Judgment160 opinions · 1986–2026Admissibility of undisputed facts in summary judgment motions · Excluding inadmissible evidence from summary judgment motions · Admitting statements as party admissions within employment scope
- Summary judgment; Evidence156 opinions · 1999–2026Failure to attach evidence fatal to post-conviction petition · Listing types of agreements supporting a claim · Affirming judgment no verdict for lack of expert evidence
- Summary judgment; Intent; Proof150 opinions · 1990–2025Determining prima facie case for rescission based on test reliability · Preserving judicial resources through waiver and forfeiture · Burden of proof and initial burden of production in summary judgment
- Evidentiary Standards and Burden of Proof112 opinions · 1989–2026Burden of proof on elements of a legal test · Reviewing evidence in light most favorable to opponent · Explaining initial and shifting evidentiary burdens
- Summary Judgment Notice and Verified Pleadings105 opinions · 1977–2026Failure to respond to pleading constitutes admission of facts · Reviewing motion to strike affidavit in summary judgment · Evaluating factual disputes regarding document preparation
- Sham Affidavits and Contradictory Testimony92 opinions · 1992–2026Review standard for summary judgment and statutory construction · Denying summary judgment on fear of AIDS claim · Affirming summary judgment on lack of willful and wanton misconduct
- Summary judgment; Credibility determinations; Material fact87 opinions · 1963–2026Reviewing summary judgment standards and factual disputes · Establishing grounds for summary judgment based on evidence · Limiting inferences from evidence supporting summary judgment
- Summary judgment; Discovery; Rule77 opinions · 1975–2026Summary judgment requires no relief when facts are genuinely disputed · Inconsistent affidavit does not defeat summary judgment · Allowing affidavit consideration for rule 651(c) compliance
- Judgment whistleblower; Summary judgment; Letters credit75 opinions · 1977–2026Determining genuine issues of material fact for summary judgment
- Cross-Motions and Constitutional Claims64 opinions · 2006–2025Reviewing summary judgment standards and constitutional challenges · Determining ripeness when complaint lacks sufficient facts · Reviewing summary judgment motions for defense costs
- Summary judgment; Rule 54(b); Trial court's57 opinions · 1996–2025Review standard for summary judgment orders · Reviewing trial court's application of existing law · Reviewing summary judgment and final judgment certification under rule 54(b)
- No-Evidence Summary Judgment48 opinions · 1998–2026Reviewing standard for summary judgment motions · Asserting defenses in summary judgment motions · Determining standards for summary judgment and standing
- Summary Judgment in Special Proceedings41 opinions · 1998–2026Reviewing legal questions independently of trial court judgment
- Erie; Referendum; Article35 opinions · 1998–2023Presumption of public records being open and accessible · Determining scope of referendum authority and writ of mandamus · Incorporating documents into a pleading by reference
- Summary judgment; Will contests; Rule 74.04(c)16 opinions · 1997–2019Standard of review for motion for summary judgment · Pleading requirements for personal injury damages and dismissal · Determining scope of appellate review and summary judgment standards
- Statutory changes; Lender; Signatures11 opinions · 1993–2011Defining unauthorized signatures under UCC 4-406 · Interpreting statutory changes in executory contracts
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