genuine issue of material fact
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.20 in modern English
37
Scrabble Score
26
Letters
8
Syllables
14
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "We think there is nothing in these three asserted facts which has a direct bearing upon, or casts doubt as to, the particular and detailed circumstances presented by the Ambassador. They are inadequate to show a genuine issue of material fact as to the existence of the original documents."
- "The mere existence of some alleged factual dispute between the parties will not defeat an otherwise properly supported motion for summary judgment; the requirement is that there be no genuine issue of material fact."
- "The principles of law applicable to a motion for summary judgment are well settled. To grant such a motion, the trial court must determine that the evidence does not create a genuine issue of material fact and that the movant is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. Rule 56(c)(3), Ala. R. Civ. P. When the movant makes a prima facie showing that those two conditions are satisfied, the burden shifts to the nonmovant to present "substantial evidence" creating a genuine issue of material fact."
- "Once the moving party has demonstrated the absence of a genuine issue of material fact, the party opposing the motion must then "set forth specific facts showing that there is a genuine issue for trial.""
- "Summary judgment is granted if a judge finds that there is no "genuine issue of material fact" for decision by a jury."
- "The main question in this appeal is whether Harrold raised any genuine issues of material fact requiring a trial."