257 Ga. App. 845 - Yon v. Shimeall’s Empirical Analysis

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6 state decisions

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1. “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). A defendant may do this by showing the court that the documents, affidavits, depositions and other evidence in the record reveal that there is no evidence sufficient to create a jury issue on at least one essential element of the plaintiff’s case. . . . Our review of an appeal from summary judgment is de novo. 1”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. Martin v. Hansen · 261 Ga. App. 585 - Mitchell v. Austin

2. “for determining whether an invitee can recover damages in a slip and fall action. First, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant had actual or constructive knowledge of the hazard. Next, the plaintiff must demonstrate that he or she lacked knowledge of the hazard despite the exercise of ordinary care due to actions or conditions within the control of the owner/occupier. If a plaintiff is unable to demonstrate that she lacked knowledge of the alleged hazard ... summary judgment in favor of the defendant is warranted.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 234 F. Supp. 2d 1358 - Carlton v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.