Summary Judgment
28 groups with Washington opinions1955–2026
- Rule 56 Standard and Purpose52 opinions · 1977–2026Reviewing standards for summary judgment and statutory interpretation · Determining summary judgment for oral contracts and statute of limitations · Reviewing summary judgment standard and public policy claims
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Evidence summary42 opinions · 1977–2026Reviewing summary judgment standards and burden of proof · Burden shifting after meeting summary judgment standard · Shifting burden of proof in summary judgment motions
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Evidence39 opinions · 1972–2026Determining summary judgment based on evidence sufficiency · Reviewability of order denying summary judgment after trial · Analyzing factors for striking untimely evidence in summary judgment
- Summary Judgment Notice and Verified Pleadings37 opinions · 1976–2026Duty of nonmoving party to present specific factual claims · Determining adequate notice for pro se litigants in summary judgment motions · Granting summary judgment at pretrial conference under rule 16
- Summary Judgment and Factual Disputes36 opinions · 1988–2026Burden of proof in summary judgment motions · Determining genuine issue of material fact for summary judgment · Evidence of discriminatory intent in housing discrimination
- Affidavits; Testimony; Deposition31 opinions · 1978–2025Initial burden to show no genuine issue of material fact · Excluding affidavits based on lack of personal knowledge · Contradicting clear testimony with affidavit not raising issue
- De Novo Review of Summary Judgment26 opinions · 1976–2025Summary judgment as a liberal measure for truth · Reviewing summary judgment and federal preemption issues · Reviewing summary judgment and statutory construction standards
- Summary judgment; Discovery25 opinions · 1977–2021Standard for summary judgment and historical dram shop act · Conclusory statements insufficient to defeat summary judgment · Opposing party must present factual evidence against summary judgment
- Burden of Proof at Summary Judgment23 opinions · 1958–2023Applying experience and logic test to public trial right · Reviewing summary judgment standards and evidence requirements · Flawed withdrawal procedures preventing summary judgment
- Materiality of Factual Disputes21 opinions · 1977–2026Evaluating evidence sufficiency for summary judgment under ORS 31.150 · Distinguishing factual disputes from ultimate issues in summary judgment · Defining material fact in transaction decisions
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Burden21 opinions · 1955–2015Granting summary judgment when no genuine issue exists · Defining seller liability and dismissing pendent state law claims · Distinguishing indemnity claims from breach of contract claims
- Summary judgment; Credibility determinations; Material fact17 opinions · 1992–2021Measuring evidence for summary judgment and defining facts · Analyzing summary judgment standard and factual disputes · District court power to grant summary judgment sua sponte
- Summary judgment; Judgment motions; Evidence16 opinions · 2015–2026Defining summary judgment standards for motion practice · Reviewing district court's grant of summary judgment under section 230 · Reviewing summary judgment standards and Florida warning law
- Settlement Agreements and Litigation Resolution Doctrines16 opinions · 1985–2024Preclusion barring claims brought in prior actions · Interpreting settlement agreements as contracts · Voluntary dismissal precluding appeal of adverse judgment
- Genuine Issues and the Movant's Burden14 opinions · 1987–2026Determining summary judgment based on genuine issues of fact · Reviewing de novo grants of summary judgment and issue preclusion · Reviewing summary judgment and personal jurisdiction issues
- Cross-Motions and Constitutional Claims13 opinions · 2014–2026Reviewing summary judgment motions considering disputed facts · Considering evidence in simultaneous cross-motions for summary judgment
- Summary judgment; Rule; Local12 opinions · 2004–2025Evaluating judicial consideration of cultural and linguistic barriers to counsel · Determining genuine issues for summary judgment under rule 56(c) · Analyzing genuine issues under rule 56 and evidence
- Summary judgment; Discovery; Rule10 opinions · 1975–2026Not creating different grounds by changing facts or theories · Denying motion to strike and summary judgment standards · Excusing noncompliance with knock and notice requirements
- Erie; Referendum; Article8 opinions · 1997–2019Analyzing consequences of corporate obedience to void statute · Distinguishing known loss and loss in progress doctrines · Limiting referendum power to legislative ordinances
- Summary judgment; Evidence7 opinions · 1990–2026Reviewing summary judgment standards and material facts · Applying summary judgment to forfeiture procedures and burden of proof
- No-Evidence Summary Judgment5 opinions · 2000–2021Determining summary proceeding scope and awarding attorney fees · Resolving doubts in summary judgment motions
- Evidentiary Standards and Burden of Proof5 opinions · 1987–2026Viewing evidence through the prism of substantive evidentiary burden · Viewing record in light favorable to non-moving party · Placing unwarranted burden of proof on a party
- Judgment whistleblower; Summary judgment; Letters credit5 opinions · 1996–2008Determining genuine issues of material fact for summary judgment
- Insurance Law and Related Disputes5 opinions · 2000–2016Defining loss of use exclusion for equipment failure · Standards for summary judgment in discrimination cases
- Reviewing summary judgment for first amendment libel claims · Protecting court function through resource allocation
- Permitting oral testimony at summary judgment hearings · Admissibility of undisputed facts in summary judgment motions
- Review standards for summary judgment and actual injury
- Reviewing summary judgment and determining employer status
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