Summary Judgment
31 groups with Massachusetts opinions1921–2026
- Rule 56 Standard and Purpose1,056 opinions · 1976–2026Statute of limitations tolling and summary judgment standards · Defining summary judgment under Massachusetts rules · Standard of review for summary judgment and grounds for judgment
- Summary Judgment and Factual Disputes747 opinions · 1976–2026Summary judgment burden and disfavor in mental state cases · Review of disciplinary board findings and summary judgment standard · Determining genuine issue of material fact for summary judgment
- Summary Judgment and Related Legal Standards562 opinions · 1922–2026Burden of proof on summary judgment motions · Establishing summary judgment when no genuine issues of material fact exist · Summary judgment and strict construction of mechanic's lien statutes
- Summary Judgment Motions and Review514 opinions · 1971–2026Reversing summary judgment by viewing facts favorably to nonmoving party · Summary judgment standard and complaint sufficiency · Review of summary judgment in light favorable to nonmoving party
- Burden of Proof at Summary Judgment507 opinions · 1977–2026Standard for summary judgment and factual disputes · Summary judgment standard requiring evidence considered favorably to opponent · Determining summary judgment standards and material facts
- Materiality of Factual Disputes356 opinions · 1975–2026Distinguishing factual assertions from legal conclusions in summary judgment · Viewing facts favorably to nonmoving party on summary judgment · Sufficiency of factual allegations to avoid summary judgment
- Summary Judgment Procedure and Review316 opinions · 1977–2026Disregarding late affidavits and summary judgment burdens · Failure to file rule 56(f) affidavit precludes discovery · Determining motion to dismiss versus summary judgment conversion
- Summary Judgment Standards and Evidence Review283 opinions · 1958–2026Requirements for summary judgment affidavits and motions · Shifting burdens and responding to summary judgment motions · Sufficiency of affidavits for summary judgment motion
- Affidavit Requirements for Summary Judgment224 opinions · 1976–2026Disregarding affidavit testimony contradicting deposition statements · Determining when judge must accept uncontroverted affidavit facts · Disregarding affidavits lacking personal knowledge on summary judgment
- De Novo Review of Summary Judgment181 opinions · 1983–2026Reviewing summary judgment standard of review · Reviewing summary judgment de novo and lack of deference · Reviewing summary judgment on federal law preemption
- Evidence and Motions for Summary Judgment161 opinions · 1985–2026Excluding hearsay and conclusory statements from summary judgment affidavits · Disregarding inadmissible assertions in summary judgment · Hearsay testimony's sufficiency in summary judgment motions
- Procedural Rules and Evidentiary Standards122 opinions · 1939–2026Analyzing summary judgment motion and employee resignation · Determining burden of proof for summary judgment · Determining scope of city manager's removal power
- Summary Judgment Motions and Standards99 opinions · 1978–2026Converting motions to summary judgment under rule 12(b)(6) · Addressing waiver of appellate arguments on summary judgment · Review of summary judgment after discovery sanctions
- Settlement Agreements and Litigation Resolution Doctrines87 opinions · 1973–2026Scope of general release language overriding specific transaction details · Determining compensation when contract is incomplete · Accrual of tort cause of action and limitations period
- Summary Judgment Standards and Procedure85 opinions · 1975–2026Reviewing summary judgment standards and factual disputes · Granting summary judgment when risk is unforeseeable · Judging summary judgment on witness credibility and evidence weight
- Summary Judgment Notice and Verified Pleadings84 opinions · 1976–2026Defining summary judgment standards and burdens of proof · Resolving factual disputes regarding knowledge of cause of action · Affirming summary judgment when damages are speculative or nominal
- Summary Judgment and Evidentiary Review79 opinions · 1996–2013Review standard for summary judgment motions
- Summary Judgment Review and Standards76 opinions · 1976–2026Judge's power to enter summary judgment sua sponte · Determining summary judgment standards for motions · Surmising basis for summary judgment under discretionary function exception
- Genuine Issues and the Movant's Burden75 opinions · 1981–2026Determining summary judgment on factual disputes · Determining known loss and summary judgment standards · Determining summary judgment and subject matter jurisdiction
- Evidentiary Standards and Burden of Proof70 opinions · 1921–2026Distinguishing burden of proof from burden of production · Allocating burden of proof and presumptions in law · Shifting burden of proof when standing is challenged
- Summary Judgment Procedure and Standards68 opinions · 1968–2026Summary judgment requirements for g.l. c. 93a actions · Framework for analyzing rule 56(f) motions · Requirements for opposing summary judgment motions
- Summary Judgment in Special Proceedings65 opinions · 1966–2026Establishing prima facie right to possession in summary process · Judge's independent findings on c. 93A versus common law claims · Defining good faith and summary judgment burdens
- Summary Judgment and Evidentiary Standards59 opinions · 1983–2026Pleading requirements regarding substantive legal theories · Standard of review for summary judgment motions
- Procedural Rules and Jurisdictional Issues51 opinions · 1940–2025Statutory right to public records for any person · Interpreting the scope of the referendum statute's application · Assessing procedural delays and prejudice in judicial review
- Summary Judgment and Related Procedural Motions32 opinions · 1981–2026Reviewing summary judgment standards and material facts · Evidentiary weight of unverified pleadings in summary judgment · Defendant's own evidence bars appeal on trial strategy
- No-Evidence Summary Judgment32 opinions · 1982–2026Reviewing de novo summary judgment rulings on standing · Reserving new standard for prospective application · Bank's motion for summary judgment and defenses raised
- Civil Procedure and Substantive Law Issues30 opinions · 2005–2026Determining genuine issues of material fact for summary judgment · Balancing strict construction with document fluidity in letters of credit
- Cross-Motions and Constitutional Claims18 opinions · 1980–2026Reviewing summary judgment motions and time bars · Determining ripeness for appellate review of remand orders · Mootness of summary judgment denial versus res judicata defense
- Contract and Property Law Issues12 opinions · 1979–2012Determining signature capacity as an endorsement under UCC · Enforcing contract against retroactive statutory changes
- Grant of summary judgment on motions to dismiss · Denying summary judgment on failure-to-accommodate claims
- Reviewing trial justice's findings on motions to dismiss
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