Ga. Code Ann. § 9-11-56
Summary judgment: the cases that interpreted this section
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Later changes in law
Changes after the earliest notes below. A note stating a rule one of these changed is marked "Law changed since".
- 1975-07-01 Georgia Laws 1975, Act 502, § 3 changed § 9-11-56(h) so denials require an interlocutory appeal application, rather than a trial judge’s certification alone. Source
- 1985-07-01 Uniform Superior Court Rule 6.3 established oral argument on timely written request; the Georgia Supreme Court confirmed in 1987 that § 9-11-56(c) does not require argument when none is requested. Source
- 1991-06-27 Lau's Corp., Inc. v. Haskins held that a defendant without the trial burden may identify an absence of evidence on an essential element rather than affirmatively disprove the claim. Source
Summary-judgment standard — decisions through January 2001
Summary judgment cannot include a claim added by amendment when no evidence verifies or supports that added claim.
Stubbs v. Olshan · filed 1978-10-16
While the allegations in the original complaint were fully supported by affidavit, there is absolutely no verification of the claim contained in the amendment. Therefore, the trial court erred in entering summary judgment for the entire claim.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Law changed since Lau's Corp., Inc. v. Haskins (Ga. June 27, 1991) held that a defendant without the trial burden may identify an absence of record evidence on an essential element instead of affirmatively disproving the claim.
A defendant moving for summary judgment must affirmatively negate at least one essential element of the plaintiff’s case, with all doubts resolved against the movant.
Georgia Highway Express, Inc. v. United Parcel Service, Inc. · filed 1982-11-22(c)
The movant has the burden of establishing the nonexistence of any genuine issue of fact, and all doubts are to be resolved against him. Ham v. Ham, 230 Ga. 43 (195 SE2d 429) (1973). When the movant is the defendant, he must affirmatively negate at least one essential element of the plaintiffs case, and if he does not do so, he is not entitled to summary judgment. Griffin v. Wittfeld, 143 Ga. App. 485 (238 SE2d 589) (1977).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 56(c) permits summary judgment when no substantial issue of fact remains for determination.
Robinson v. Stevens Industries, Inc. · filed 1982-04-15(c)
No substantial issue of fact remains to be determined. Code § 81A-156 (c); Mathews v. Cleveland, 144 Ga. App. 423 (2) (241 SE2d 286) (1977). No error appears in the grant of summary judgment to the defendant.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Conflicting evidence on whether a defendant intentionally used its authority to coerce payment prevents summary judgment under subsection (c).
Wright v. Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co. · filed 1984-01-05(c)
The evidence being clearly in conflict as to whether Bell used the demand for the security deposit and subsequent termination of service in a coercive manner, the trial court erred in granting summary judgment on the first count. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c) (Code Ann. § 81A-156).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 56 permits summary judgment when the record fulfills the statutory criteria for judgment as a matter of law.
Seymour v. Vaughn · filed 1987-01-26
The criteria for summary judgment as set forth in OCGA § 9-11-56 being fulfilled, we find no error in the proceedings below.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Section 56(e) requires a challenged affidavit to be evaluated with the other evidence to determine whether pleaded defenses have been pierced.
Jernigan Auto Parts, Inc. v. Commercial State Bank · filed 1988-03-08(e)
While it directly opposes much of Jernigan’s affidavit, that is to be expected in moving for summary judgment. OCGA § 9-11-56 (e). It does not serve only to affect the weight of the evidence, but must be assessed along with the other evidence to determine if defendants’ defenses are pierced.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine material factual issue remains and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Southern States Landfill, Inc. v. Walton County · filed 1989-12-05(c)
“Summary judgment is proper only when there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A court may grant judgment to a nonmoving party only after the opponent has a fair opportunity to contest it.
Howell Mill/Collier Associates v. Pennypacker's, Inc. · filed 1990-01-04
It is well-settled that summary judgment can be granted to a non-moving party provided the grant is proper in all other respects.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Subsection (c) permits summary judgment only when the listed record materials show no genuine material factual issue and entitlement as a matter of law.
CURRY CORPORATION v. Mooro · filed 1990-03-14(c)
The grant of summary judgment is proper when the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions on file, together with affidavits show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Subsection (c) authorizes summary judgment when the listed record materials show no genuine material factual issue and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Turman v. Southern General Insurance · filed 1990-04-03(c)
OCGA § 9-11-56 (c) provides that summary judgment is appropriate when “the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions . . ., together with the affidavits, . . . show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment eliminates jury trials when no genuine material factual issue exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Porter v. Felker · filed 1991-06-20(c)
The purpose of summary judgment is to eliminate jury trials where there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A court cannot grant declaratory relief sua sponte without notice and an opportunity to respond; a party must seek judgment under section 56(a) or the pleadings rule.
Smith v. TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA · filed 1991-07-16(a)
There is no procedure pursuant to which the trial court may simply grant a complaint for declaratory judgment sua sponte, without affording the opposing party notice or an opportunity to be heard.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A plaintiff cannot use a summary-judgment motion to obtain judgment based on the defendant's alleged default.
Watson v. GEORGIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CREDIT UNION · filed 1991-11-05
A motion for ‘. . . summary judgment’ is not an appropriate means by which a plaintiff can secure a judgment based upon the defendant’s alleged default.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Harrison v. Golden · filed 1996-01-04(c)
To prevail at summary judgment. . . the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment cannot be granted when none of the grounds advanced establishes both the absence of a genuine material factual issue and entitlement to judgment as a matter of law.
Century 21 Pinetree Properties, Inc. v. Cason · filed 1996-02-27(c)
We agree because none of the grounds for summary judgment advanced by the Casons proves that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that they are entitled to judgment as a matter of law. See OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Allen v. Roscoe Weston Motels Georgia, Inc. · filed 1996-02-29(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Cooper v. Corporate Property Investors · filed 1996-03-07(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the non-moving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
McDonald v. COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC. · filed 1996-03-11
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact, and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Under subsection (c), the movant must show no genuine material factual issue and that undisputed facts viewed most favorably to the nonmovant warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Hall v. Holbrook · filed 1996-03-14(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, CTM, the movant, must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to Hall, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Subsection (c) requires the movant to show no genuine material factual issue and entitlement to judgment as a matter of law.
Young v. John Deere Co. · filed 1996-04-16(c)
To prevail on a motion for summary judgment, a movant must show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the movant is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment requires no genuine material factual issue and undisputed facts that, viewed most favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Sullivan v. Horn · filed 1996-05-06
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment requires no genuine material factual issue and undisputed facts that, viewed most favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Palermo v. Winn-Dixie Atlanta, Inc. · filed 1996-05-06
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Subsection (c) permits summary judgment only when the pleadings and affidavits show no genuine material factual issue and entitlement to judgment as a matter of law.
Perry v. Soil Remediation, Inc. · filed 1996-05-13(c)
Summary judgment is proper only if the pleadings, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment requires no genuine material factual issue and undisputed facts that, viewed most favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Morrison v. Anderson · filed 1996-05-14
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Subsection (c) requires no genuine material factual issue and undisputed facts that, viewed most favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Duncan v. City of Macon · filed 1996-05-24(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment requires no genuine material factual issue and undisputed facts that, viewed most favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Fremichael v. Doe · filed 1996-06-13
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment requires no genuine material factual issue and undisputed facts that, viewed most favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Alpharetta First United Methodist Church v. Stewart · filed 1996-06-18
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Under subsection (c), the movant must show no disputed material fact and that undisputed facts viewed most favorably to the nonmovant warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Coweta County v. Adams · filed 1996-06-26(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the County, as movant, must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of disputed material fact, and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to Adams, the non-movant, warrant summary judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must establish no genuine material factual issue and that the evidence, viewed for the nonmovant, warrants judgment as a matter of law.
Brown v. JMIC Life Insurance · filed 1996-08-05
To obtain summary judgment, JMIC as the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the material evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the non-moving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Subsection (c) requires a movant to establish both that no genuine material factual issue remains and that the undisputed facts, viewed for the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Ingram v. Toccoa Triple Cinema, Inc. · filed 1996-08-05(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the Cinema as the movant must demonstrate that no genuine issues of material fact remain to be tried and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to Ingram, the non-movant, warrant summary judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must establish that no genuine material factual issue exists and that the facts, viewed for the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Nolley v. Maryland Casualty Insurance · filed 1996-09-09
Under OCGA § 9-11-56, for the moving party to prevail they must show “there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Potts v. UAP-GA AG CHEM, INC. · filed 1997-07-14(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party,, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Carlock v. Kmart Corp. · filed 1997-07-15(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Dawson v. Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority · filed 1997-07-16(c)
Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper when the movant shows no genuine issue of material fact and entitlement to judgment as a matter of law.
Pullen v. Oxford · filed 1997-07-16(c)
Summary judgment is proper when the moving party shows that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that it is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Williams v. Stepler · filed 1997-07-25(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Gosule v. Bestco, Inc. · filed 1997-07-31(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Hargett's Telephone Contractors, Inc. v. McKeehan · filed 1997-08-05(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of • material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is appropriate when evidence viewed favorably to the nonmovant leaves no material factual issue and entitles the movant to judgment as a matter of law.
Key v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co. · filed 1997-08-28(c)
Summary judgment is appropriate when the evidence, construed in the nonmovant’s favor, shows no issue of material fact remains and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Subsection (c) requires no genuine material factual issue and undisputed facts that, viewed most favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Deloach v. Food Lion, Inc. · filed 1997-09-05(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine material factual issue and that material evidence viewed most favorably to the nonmovant warrants judgment as a matter of law.
Tucker Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n v. Balogh · filed 1997-09-11
To obtain summary judgment, the bank as the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact, and that the material evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrants judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment requires no genuine material factual issue and undisputed facts that, viewed most favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Boggs v. Bosley Medical Institute, Inc. · filed 1997-09-11
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment requires no genuine material factual issue and undisputed facts that, viewed most favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
MacOn-bibb County Hospital Authority v. Reece · filed 1997-09-16
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Subsection (c) requires no genuine material factual issue and undisputed facts that, viewed most favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Cumberland Center Associates v. Southeast Management & Leasing Corp. · filed 1997-09-19(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Subsection (c) requires no genuine material factual issue and undisputed facts that, viewed most favorably to the nonmovant, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Williams v. St. Paul Companies · filed 1997-10-01(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Subsection (c) permits summary judgment when no genuine material factual issue exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Hellvig v. General Motors Acceptance Corp. · filed 1997-11-06(c)
Summary judgment is appropriate where there is no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Nkosi v. Atlanta Postal Credit Union · filed 1997-12-04(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. [Cit.]”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Gustafson v. Cotton States Mutual Insurance · filed 1998-01-23
In order to prevail at summary, judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, “the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the non-moving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. [Cit.]”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Brogdon v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. · filed 1998-01-27
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. . . .”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Hemphill v. Johnson · filed 1998-02-06
In order to prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, “the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the non-moving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. [Cit.]”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment motion is properly granted only when no issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Griffin v. Travelers Insurance · filed 1998-02-06(c)
A grant of a motion for summary judgment is proper when there is no issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Hovendick v. Presidential Financial Corp. · filed 1998-02-10(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Hall County School District v. C. Robert Beals & Associates, Inc. · filed 1998-02-17(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Autrey v. UAP/GA AG CHEM, INC. · filed 1998-02-25(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Kitfield v. Henderson, Black & Greene · filed 1998-02-26(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Jenkins v. Brice · filed 1998-03-12(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Denham v. Young Men's Christian Ass'n & Youth Center of Thomasville, Inc. · filed 1998-03-13(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
New Madison South Ltd. Partnership v. Gardner · filed 1998-03-18(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of ... law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the material evidence, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrants judgment as a matter of law.
Choo Choo Tire Service, Inc. v. Union Planters National Bank · filed 1998-03-19
To obtain summary judgment, the bank as the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact, and that the material evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrants judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Straughter v. J. H. Harvey Company, Inc. · filed 1998-03-20(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Maddox v. Southern Engineering Co. · filed 1998-03-20(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Scarbrough v. Dover Elevator Co. · filed 1998-03-30(c)
In order “[t]o prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, ... viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, ... warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Carter v. Tokai Financial Services, Inc. · filed 1998-03-31(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the non-moving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Risner v. R. L. Daniell & Associates, P. C. · filed 1998-03-31
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
American Southern Insurance v. Abbensett · filed 1998-04-02(c)
“Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of ... material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light, most favorable to the nonmovant.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Chen v. Tai · filed 1998-05-20(c)
“Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Hardin v. City Wide Wrecker Service, Inc. · filed 1998-05-21(c)
“Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
McCoy v. West Building Materials of Georgia, Inc. · filed 1998-05-21(c)
“Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Blanton v. Whelan · filed 1998-05-21(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Mabou v. Eller · filed 1998-05-22
“To prevail at summary judg ... ment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. [Cit.]”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Daniels v. Gordon · filed 1998-06-09(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Davis v. GBR Properties, Inc. · filed 1998-06-11(c)
“Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is authorized when the listed record materials show no genuine issue of material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Meadow River Lumber Co. v. University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. · filed 1998-06-30(c)
A party is entitled to summary judgment “if the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is appropriate when the evidence, construed in the nonmovant’s favor, shows no material factual issue remains and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Thomas v. CSX Transportation, Inc. · filed 1998-06-30(c)
“Summary judgment is appropriate when the evidence, construed in the nonmovant’s favor, shows no issue of material fact remains and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
D. N. Garner Co. v. Georgia Palm Beach Aluminum Window Corp. · filed 1998-07-02(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Head v. Sears Roebuck & Co. · filed 1998-07-10(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Taylor v. Gelfand · filed 1998-07-30(c)
“Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
La Petite Academy, Inc. v. Prescott · filed 1998-08-19(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must .demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact remains and that the undisputed facts and reasonable inferences, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Mullis v. Speight Seed Farms, Inc. · filed 1998-08-19
In order to prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that no genuine issue of material fact remains for trial and that the undisputed facts and inferences reasonably drawn therefrom, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Roberts v. City of Macon · filed 1998-09-09(c)
“ ‘To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Hannah v. Hampton Auto Parts, Inc. · filed 1998-09-16(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the non-moving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Shield Insurance v. Smiley · filed 1998-10-20(c)
“ ‘Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.’Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Nichols v. Westfield Insurance · filed 1998-11-12(c)
“Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Pacrim Associates v. Turner Home Entertainment, Inc. · filed 1998-11-30(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Odem v. Pace Academy · filed 1998-12-04(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is appropriate when the admissible record shows no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Hall v. Carney · filed 1999-02-01(c)
Summary judgment is appropriate when the admissible evi ... dence of record shows there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Carter v. Moody · filed 1999-02-05(c)
“Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant [or denial] of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Brown v. AMF Bowling Centers, Inc. · filed 1999-02-05(c)
“Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Brown v. Brewer · filed 1999-02-11(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is appropriate when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Tyner v. Comfort Rest Sleep Products, Inc. · filed 1999-02-11(c)
Summary judgment is appropriate where the moving party can show that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Capital Alliance Insurance v. Cartwright · filed 1999-02-19(c)
“Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Jackson v. Post Properties, Inc. · filed 1999-03-01(c)
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Cagle v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. · filed 1999-03-02(c)
“Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Calhoun/Johnson Co. v. Houston Family Trust No. 1 · filed 1999-03-05
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Ingles Markets, Inc. v. Martin · filed 1999-03-08
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is authorized only when the undisputed facts and reasonable inferences, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, leave no triable issue on at least one essential element.
O'NEAL v. Home Town Bank of Villa Rica · filed 1999-03-12(c)
Summary judgment is authorized only when all undisputed facts and their reasonable inferences, viewed most favorably to the non-moving party, preclude a triable issue as to at least one essential element of the case.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Jones v. Wellon · filed 1999-03-17(c)
Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Brown v. Cooper · filed 1999-03-17(c)
Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Watkins & Watkins, P.C. v. Colbert · filed 1999-04-13
On appeal from a trial court’s grant of summary judgment, this Court conducts a de novo review of the evidence. To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the non-moving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Autumn Trace Homeowners Ass'n v. Brooks · filed 1999-05-14(c)
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). On appeal from a grant of summary judgment, we must view the evidence, as well as all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Nall v. Bill Heard Chevrolet Co. · filed 1999-05-19(c)
Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). We review a grant of summary judgment de novo and the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
McCoy v. Winn Dixie Stores, Inc. · filed 1999-05-26(c)
Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant [or denial] of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is appropriate when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Frank v. FLEET FINANCE, INC. OF GEORGIA · filed 1999-05-27
Pursuant to OCGA § 9-11-56, summary judgment is appropriate where there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Edwards v. Department of Children & Youth Services · filed 1999-06-04
“To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. . . .”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Jamsky v. HPSC, INC. · filed 1999-06-07(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is appropriate when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Williams v. MAYFLOWER INS. CO., LTD. · filed 1999-06-16(c)
Summary judgment is appropriate where the moving party can show that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Brown v. Ohio Casualty Insurance · filed 1999-06-23(c)
Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and entitlement to judgment as a matter of law.
Sheehan v. Delaney · filed 1999-06-24(c)
To prevail on a motion for summary judgment, the movant must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that he is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Wright v. JDN Structured Finance, Inc. · filed 1999-06-28(c)
Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Physician Specialists in Anesthesia, P.C. v. Wildmon · filed 1999-06-28(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Bell v. Sasser · filed 1999-07-07(c)
Summary judgment is proper when “there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and . . . the movant is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Parks v. Multimedia Technologies, Inc. · filed 1999-07-08(c)
To prevail on a motion for summary judgment, “the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Southwestern Composite Technology Corp. v. Americus-Sumter Payroll Development Authority · filed 1999-07-28(c)
Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, and we view the'evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
AAA Truck Sales, Inc. v. Mershon Tractor Co. · filed 1999-07-29
[t]o prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
BTH Holdings, Inc. v. BET USA, Inc. · filed 1999-08-17(c)
Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
John Hewell Trucking Co., Inc. v. Brock · filed 1999-09-08(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Webster v. Dodson · filed 1999-09-10
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Wolf v. McCollum · filed 1999-09-14(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Hartford Insurance v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance · filed 1999-10-04(c)
Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
J. H. Harvey Co. v. Reddick · filed 1999-10-21
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Bernstein v. Flagstar Bank, FSN · filed 1999-10-27(c)
Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Georgia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance v. Huncke · filed 1999-11-01
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Askari v. Dolat · filed 1999-11-02(c)
To prevail on her motion for summary judgment, Dolat must show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that she is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Hooks v. Cobb Center Pawn & Jewelry Brokers, Inc. · filed 1999-11-10(c)
when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard , of review applies to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance v. Erwin · filed 1999-11-16(c)
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Matthews v. Tele-Systems, Inc. · filed 1999-11-17(c)
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. ... Applying the de novo standard of review to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, we must view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Thornton v. Kumar · filed 1999-11-18(c)
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Jacobs v. Littleton · filed 1999-11-18(c)
Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Alfred v. Right Stuff Food Stores, Inc. · filed 1999-11-18(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
BUFORD-CLAIRMONT CO., LTD. v. Cato Corp. · filed 1999-11-22(c)
Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant [or denial] of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Washington v. Department of Human Resources · filed 1999-11-23(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Palombi v. Frito-Lay, Inc. · filed 1999-11-30(c)
Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Manley v. Willis · filed 1999-11-30(c)
Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Brown v. Allied Printing Ink Co. · filed 1999-12-06
To win summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, Allied had to show that there was no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, taken in the light most favorable to Brown, warranted judgment as a matter of law in favor of Allied.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Myers v. North Georgia Title & Tax Free Exchange, LLC · filed 1999-12-09(c)
Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). Our review is de novo, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is appropriate when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Davis v. Beasley Timber Co., Inc. · filed 1999-12-15(c)
Summary judgment is appropriate where the moving party can show that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Under subsection (c), summary judgment should be granted when no material factual issue remains and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with evidence and inferences viewed for the nonmovant.
Hortman v. Guy · filed 2000-02-01(c)
Under OCGA § 9-11-56 (c), the trial court should grant summary judgment when no issue of material fact remains to be decided and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. We review de novo a grant of summary judgment, viewing the evidence and all reasonable inferences drawn from it in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with the evidence and reasonable inferences viewed in the nonmovant’s favor.
Nairon v. Land · filed 2000-02-07(c)
Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). Our review is de novo, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Johnson v. Rodier · filed 2000-02-10
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and .that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the evidence, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrants judgment as a matter of law.
Fulton County Board of Tax Assessors v. Visiting Nurse Health System of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. · filed 2000-03-24(c)
To prevail on a motion for summary judgment, the movant must demonstrate that there are no genuine issues of material fact and that the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmovant, warrants judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issues of material fact and that the evidence, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrants judgment as a matter of law.
Garrett v. Women's Health Care of Gwinnett, P.C. · filed 2000-03-24(c)
To prevail on a motion for summary judgment, the movant must demonstrate that there are no genuine issues of material fact and that the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmovant, warrants judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Tom's Amusement Co. v. Total Vending Services · filed 2000-03-30(c)
Summary judgment is proper only when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Shadburn v. Whitlow · filed 2000-04-13(c)
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c).Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with evidence and inferences viewed for the nonmovant.
Russell v. Barnett Banks, Inc. · filed 2000-05-05(c)
Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). A de novo standard of review applies to an appeal from a grant of summary judgment, and we view the evidence, and all reasonable conclusions and inferences drawn from it, in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Under subsection (c), summary judgment should be granted when no material factual issue remains and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, with evidence and inferences viewed for the nonmovant.
Bixler v. Merritt · filed 2000-05-18(c)
Under OCGA § 9-11-56 (c), the trial court should grant summary judgment when no issue of material fact remains to be decided and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. We review de novo a grant of summary judgment, viewing the evidence and all reasonable inferences drawn from it in the light most favorable to the nonmovant.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper only when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Ashman v. Marshall's of MA, Inc. · filed 2000-05-26(c)
Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is appropriate when no genuine issue of material fact exists and the undisputed facts, viewed for the opponent, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Hodor v. GTE Mobilnet, Inc. · filed 2000-05-31
Summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56 is appropriate in cases in which there are no genuine issues of material fact and the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the party opposing the motion, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
A summary-judgment movant must show no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the nonmovant’s favor, warrant judgment as a matter of law.
Jackson v. City of Hahira · filed 2000-06-02
To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, warrant judgment as a matter of law.Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper when the listed record materials show no genuine issue of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Bartlett v. Holder Construction Co. · filed 2000-06-09(c)
Summary judgment is properly granted where “the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
Summary judgment is proper when the listed record materials show no genuine issue of material fact and that the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Tucker Materials (Georgia), Inc. v. Devito Contracting & Supply, Inc. · filed 2000-06-20(c)
We agree. Summary judgment is appropriate where “the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.”Read the full opinion on CourtListener →
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