Vanessa L. Bryant
Judge Bryant no longer hears cases. This profile is preserved as a historical record of how they ruled.
How Judge Bryant decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
On cross-motions for summary judgment she grants the motion supported by the undisputed record and denies the opposing motion.
“Nefco's motion for summary judgment [Doc. #24] is GRANTED. The Clerk is directed to CLOSE this case.”
Cautions
She denies leave to amend on the basis of undue prejudice where the case is well advanced, discovery has closed, and summary judgment has been briefed.
“Here, the Court denies Plaintiffs motion on the basis of undue prejudice to the Defendants. This case was filed over a year ago, discovery has closed, and Defendants have filed motions for summary judgment.”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“Accordingly, Everett's motion for summary judgment [Doc. #22] is DENIED.”
“Nefco's motion for summary judgment [Doc. #24] is GRANTED. The Clerk is directed to CLOSE this case.”
“Pep Boys' motion for summary judgment [Doc. #39] is DENIED.”
“For the foregoing reasons, the Court GRANTS the Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint in its entirety. The Clerk is directed to close this file.”
“Plaintiff's motion for reconsideration [Doc. #56] is DENIED.”
“Here, the Court denies Plaintiffs motion on the basis of undue prejudice to the Defendants. This case was filed over a year ago, discovery has closed, and Defendants have filed motions for summary judgment.”
“The Clerk is directed to enter final judgment in favor of Plaintiffs against ADL and Diakhate as to Counts III and IV of Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint, respectively.”
“The Court finds that the Defendant has therefore failed to establish a basis for the Court to sustain its objection on the basis of attorney-client privilege. The Plaintiff's motion to produce the referral package is granted.”
“Since Summary Judgment briefing has been filed, it would be highly prejudicial and a waste of judicial resources to reopen discovery at this late juncture.”
“Defendant's motion in limine is granted as Plaintiff has not sought monetary relief in her Verified Amended Complaint.”
“Defendant's motion in limine is denied to the extent that Plaintiff offers such testimony as rebuttal for purposes of impeachment.”
“the Court DENIES the Plaintiff's motion to amend or modify its summary judgment decision. The Plaintiff is free to file an appeal.”
“the Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED in part and GRANTED in part, and the Defendant's Cross-motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part.”
“the Defendant's Cross-motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The 2003 lien attached to the Property and is valid as a matter of law ... However, the Court refuses to order foreclosure on the Property pursuant to its equitable discretion.”
A historical record
Judge Bryant no longer hears cases. This profile stays available as a record of how they ruled. If you're preparing for a matter, start from the court's current bench.