Summary Judgment
32 groups with Texas opinions1934–2026
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Evidence12,754 opinions · 1952–2026Defining more than a scintilla of evidence for summary judgment · Reviewing summary judgment grounds specified or general · Determining the scope of a judgment after summary judgment
- No-Evidence Summary Judgment5,466 opinions · 1970–2026Reviewing no-evidence summary judgment motions under rule 166a(i) · Reviewing standard for summary judgment motion · Reviewing no-evidence summary judgment standards
- Rule 56 Standard and Purpose4,613 opinions · 1967–2026Reviewing summary judgment standards and motions · Expressly presenting issues for summary judgment · Procedural history of summary judgment motions and review
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Burden4,613 opinions · 1970–2026Pleading causes of action and summary judgment motions · Reviewing summary judgment evidence in light most favorable to nonmovant · Determining summary judgment based on essential elements
- Affidavit Requirements for Summary Judgment1,458 opinions · 1968–2026Distinguishing legal from factual conclusions in affidavits · Establishing basis for personal knowledge in affidavits · Striking affidavit as a sham and granting summary judgment
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Burden1,401 opinions · 1971–2026Summary judgment burden and nonmovant's duty to respond · Negating all grounds for summary judgment on appeal · Summary judgment burden shifting after movant establishes right
- Materiality of Factual Disputes1,334 opinions · 1934–2026Determining material fact issues for summary judgment · Analyzing findings of fact after summary judgment · Determining genuine issue of fact in summary judgment
- Summary judgment; Motions; Evidence1,309 opinions · 1968–2026Showing insufficiency of independent grounds for summary judgment · Waiver of defects in summary judgment evidence · Distinguishing summary judgment rulings from objections to evidence
- Burden of Proof at Summary Judgment1,298 opinions · 1943–2026Burden of proof and standard of review for summary judgment · Reviewing summary judgment standards and claim fracturing · Reviewing summary judgment evidence standards
- Summary Judgment and Factual Disputes1,011 opinions · 1978–2026Burden of proof in summary judgment motions · Burden of proof for summary judgment motion · Determining genuine issues of material fact in disputes
- De Novo Review of Summary Judgment997 opinions · 1978–2026Reviewing summary judgment standards and scope of review · Reviewing summary judgment and statutory construction principles · Standard of review for granting summary judgment
- Genuine Issues and the Movant's Burden979 opinions · 1972–2026Appealability of interlocutory summary judgment rulings · Grant of summary judgment and scope of rights · Presumption against consideration of untimely summary judgment response
- Summary judgment; Discovery; Rule834 opinions · 1963–2026When appeal is not adequate remedy for discovery error · Requiring proper motion for discovery before summary judgment · Determining adequate time for discovery under summary judgment
- Summary judgment; Rule; Local774 opinions · 1979–2026Calculating notice periods for summary judgment motions · Requiring written presentation of summary judgment issues · Applying rule 193.6 to summary judgment proceedings
- Cross-Motions and Constitutional Claims716 opinions · 1974–2026Reviewing summary judgment when both parties move · Determining ripeness and basis for court cost assessment · Requiring final judgment in cross-motions for summary judgment
- Evidence and Motions for Summary Judgment617 opinions · 1971–2026Refusing to regard sworn pleadings as summary judgment evidence · Evaluating summary judgment evidence for admissibility and conclusory statements · Admissibility of sworn copies and summary judgment standards
- Summary Judgment Notice and Verified Pleadings591 opinions · 1967–2026Reviewing summary judgment standards and causation elements · Granting summary judgment standards and burden of proof · Reliance on fact-finder to resolve disputed issues of fact
- Summary Judgment Standards and Procedure440 opinions · 1984–2026Reviewing evidence and burden of proof in summary judgment · Reviewing summary judgment standards and foreseeability of risk · Establishing elements for summary judgment and burden shifting
- Summary judgment; Evidence436 opinions · 1970–2026Reviewing summary judgment on after-acquired evidence defense · Reviewing summary judgment standards and chapter 95 application · Determining summary judgment in bond forfeiture proceedings
- Summary judgment; Proof; Intent427 opinions · 1978–2026Burden of proof in summary judgment versus trial · Appealability of libel claims and summary judgment procedures · Reviewing trial court's denial of contract rescission
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Burden365 opinions · 1959–2026Summary judgment denial when evidence shows untenable position · Establishing the standard for summary judgment motions · Defining conclusory statements in motions for new trial
- Summary judgment; Will contests; Rule 74.04(c)317 opinions · 1991–2026Standard of review for summary judgment motions · Determining evidence for undue influence in will contests · Reviewing appellate jurisdiction and summary judgment notice requirements
- Settlement Agreements and Litigation Resolution Doctrines308 opinions · 1963–2026Enforceability and modification of settlement agreements · Determining cause of action under tort claims act · Defining the scope and effect of a release agreement
- Judgment whistleblower; Summary judgment; Letters credit259 opinions · 1956–2026Determining genuine issues of material fact for summary judgment · Reviewing summary judgment standards for whistleblower claims · Determining obligation to pay earned bonuses post-termination
- Sham Affidavits and Contradictory Testimony254 opinions · 1986–2026Distinguishing state and federal summary judgment burdens · Effect of failure to file sworn denial on summary judgment · Granting summary judgment and dismissing all claims
- Appellate Review of Civil Procedure Decisions156 opinions · 1991–2025Reviewing trial court's determination of arguable legal basis · Review standard for summary judgment evidence rulings · Determining district court's duty to sign judgment within ten days
- Evidentiary Standards and Burden of Proof91 opinions · 1975–2026Determining the scope of the burden of proof · Indulging inferences and resolving doubts in favor of nonmovant · Burden shifting when service occurs after limitations period
- Statutory changes; Lender; Signatures91 opinions · 1984–2025Summary judgment standard and duty to report unauthorized signatures · Applying statutory changes to remedies in contract disputes · Continuous injury to property title not time-barred
- Summary judgment; Novo summary; Dead man's88 opinions · 1992–2025Review standards for summary judgment motions · Applying de novo standard to summary judgment motions · Review standards and spoliation of evidence in Pennsylvania
- Referendum; Article; Public records72 opinions · 1983–2025Separateness of article 44.04 appeals from conviction appeals · Guarantying unimpeded access to judicial review · Incorporating unsigned papers by reference
- Insurance Law and Related Disputes49 opinions · 1980–2026Establishing nexus between equipment use and alleged damage · Exclusion of evidence for failure to disclose · Reviewing summary judgment standard for discrimination claims
- Summary Judgment in Special Proceedings45 opinions · 1994–2022Jurisdiction and requirements for summary judgment in family cases · Determining summary judgment and full faith and credit
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