803 So. 2d 441 - Molaison v. Hoa Le’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “In Louisiana, summary judgments are now favored, and are designed to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of all actions, except those specifically excluded in La. C.C.P. art. 969. La. C.C.P. art. 966(A)(2). A summary judgment shall be rendered by the trial court if the pleadings, depositions, interrogatory responses, admissions, and affidavits show that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the mover is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. La. C.C.P. art. 966(B). Appellate review of summary judgment is de novo, applying the same criteria as the trial court to determine whether summary judgment is appropriate.”

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