154 So. 3d 774 - Matte v. Brown’s Empirical Analysis

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1. ““Appellate review of the granting of a motion for summary judgment is de novo, using the identical criteria that govern the trial court’s consideration of whether summary judgment is appropriate.” Smitko v. Gulf S. Shrimp, Inc., 11-2566, p. 7 (La.7/2/12), 94 So.3d 750, 755 . Although amended multiple times in the last three years, summary judgment proceedings are still favored and are “designed to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action, except those, disallowed by Article 969.” La.Code Civ.P. art. 966(A)(2). That article further provides: , The judgment sought shall be rendered forthwith if the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions, together with the affidavits, if any, admitted for purposes of the motion for summary judgment, show that there is no genuine issue as to material fact; and that mover is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. If the motion for summary judgment is denied, the court should provide reasons for the denial on the record, either orally upon rendition or in writing sua sponte or upon request of a party within ten days of rendition.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 166 So. 3d 1227 - Morein v. Acme Land Co. · 188 So. 3d 449 - Kahl v. Chevalier

2. “(1) A summary judgment may be rendered or affirmed only as to those issues set forth in the motion under consideration by the court at that time. (2) Evidence cited in and attached to the motion for summary judgment or memorandum filed by an adverse party is deemed admitted for purposes of the motion for summary judgment unless excluded in response to an objection made in accordance with Subparagraph (3) of this Paragraph. Only evidence admitted for purposes of the motion for summary judgment may be considered by the court in its ruling on the motion. (3) Objections to evidence in support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment may be raised in memorandum or written motion to strike stating the specific grounds therefor.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 166 So. 3d 1227 - Morein v. Acme Land Co. · 188 So. 3d 449 - Kahl v. Chevalier