George v. Dover Elevator Co.’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “An inconsistent affidavit offered only after the motion for summary judgment was filed is not sufficient to create a genuine issue of material fact where no justification for the inconsistency is of fered. Douglas v. Hillhaven Rest Home, Inc., 97-0596 (La.App. 1 Cir. 4/8/98) , 709 So.2d 1079, 1083 ; McLaughlin v. French Riviera Health Spa, Inc., 99-546 (La.App. 5 Cir. 10/26/99) , 747 So.2d 652 LeBlanc v. Dynamic Offshore Contractors, Inc., 626 So.2d 16 (La.App. 1 Cir.1993). This is to prevent the too easy thwarting of summary judgment procedure by the mere filing of affidavits contradicting the inconvenient statements found in previous deposition testimony when the mover has no opportunity to cross-examine the witness concerning the inconsistencies and the trial court is prevented from weighing evidence by the rules of summary judgment.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. Bourgeois v. Curry · 866 So. 2d 228 - Hutchinson v. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, NO. 5747

2. “[a]n inconsistent affidavit offered only after the motion for summary judgment was filed is not sufficient to create a genuine issue of material fact where no justification for the inconsistency is offered.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Sonier v. Winn-Dixie Montgomery, LLC