Milligan v. Waldo’s Empirical Analysis

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1 district · 5 state decisions

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1. “In reviewing a grant or a denial of summary judgment under SDCL 15-6-56(c), we must determine whether the moving party demonstrated the absence of any genuine issue of material fact and showed entitlement to judgment on the merits as a matter of law. The evidence must be viewed most favorably to the nonmoving party and reasonable doubts should be resolved against the moving party. The nonmoving party, however, must present specific facts showing that a genuine, material issue for trial exists. Our task on appeal is to determine only whether a genuine issue of material fact exists and whether the law was correctly applied. If there exists any basis which supports the ruling of the' trial court, affirmance of summary judgment is proper.”

   3 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. Blaha v. Stuard · Kurth v. Aerial Blades, Inc.