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  • Summary Judgment in Commercial Suits: Supreme Court Clarifies Scope under Order XIII-A CPC
  • Navigating Efficiency: Supreme Court’s Guidelines on Summary Judgments in Commercial Suits
  • Building the Record: How Depositions Shape Summary Judgment Orders

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legalbites.in /3 weeks ago

Summary Judgment in Commercial Suits: Supreme Court Clarifies Scope under Order XIII-A CPC

Supreme Court sets clear guidelines for summary judgment under Order XIII-A CPC, limiting trials where no real defence exists in commercial suits.

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amlegals.com /1 week ago

Navigating Efficiency: Supreme Court’s Guidelines on Summary Judgments in Commercial Suits

Introduction The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India clarified the use of Order XIII-A Code of Civil Procedure (“CPC”) for summary judgment in commercial matters through its landmark de...

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illinoislawyernow.com /1 month ago

Building the Record: How Depositions Shape Summary Judgment Orders

Using Deposition Testimony to Secure Summary Judgment In asbestos products liability matters, motions for summary judgment are a standard part of case workup. Although summary judg...

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illinoislawyernow.com /1 month ago

ITT at 33: Granting Summary Judgment in Missouri is Still Not “Extreme or Drastic”

The Case Wilkinson v. Farmers Holding Companies involved a dispute under a Missouri statute about an employee’s post-termination rights to a “service letter” stating the nature and...

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reason.com /4 weeks ago

Callais Right Away!

It makes no difference when the Court issues its judgment.

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jdsupra.com /4 weeks ago

Missouri Supreme Court Reinforces a Key Defense Strategy for Employers: What You Need to Know

Employers just received clarity from the Missouri Supreme Court that’s helpful for your litigation strategy. The court made clear in an April 21 ruling that summary judgment is not...

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natlawreview.com /1 month ago

2026 Amendments Bring Needed Clarity to Texas’s Summary Judgment Rule

The Texas Legislature recently amended the rule governing Texas summary judgment practice to include much-needed response and reply deadlines, among other changes. The amended rule...

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jdsupra.com /1 month ago

Settled means settled: Broad settlement release equates to res judicata

The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a summary judgment decision, concluding that an intellectual property owner’s claims were barred by the scope of a settlemen...

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blog.simplejustice.us /1 week ago

Tuesday Talk*: Settlement Or Fraud Upon The Court?

The notice filed pursuant to Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure stated that it was a voluntary dismissal with prejudice. Oddly, the notice went on to present argument...

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likelihoodofconfusion.com /3 days ago

Social networking your way to summary judgment

Originally posted 2008-11-16 00:56:05. Republished by Blog Post PromoterThat’s summary judgment, or worse, against you or your client.В  Last February we reported on a decision in...

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jdsupra.com /1 month ago

“Not an Arm of New Jersey”: Judge Gardephe Denies Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Eleventh Amendment Immunity

On March 30, 2026, United States District Judge Paul G. Gardephe (S.D.N.Y) denied Defendant New Jersey Transit Corporation’s (“NJ Transit”) motion for summary judgment on all of Pl...

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valawyersweekly.com /1 month ago

Employment – Summary judgment doesn’t violate Seventh Amendment

The 4th Circuit affirmed summary judgment for United Airlines, ruling it does not violate the Seventh Amendment in a retaliation claim by Leslie Anthony. The post Employment – Summ...

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natlawreview.com /1 month ago

The Clock Is Running: Supreme Court Requires Timely Challenges to Void Judgments Under Rule 60(b)(4)

Key Takeaway On January 20, 2026, the Supreme Court held in Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited, Inc. v. Burton that motions to vacate void judgments under Rule 60(b)(4) must be file...

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natlawreview.com /1 month ago

GHOSTED- Brandon Callier Wins Default Judgment Against Absentee Defendant

There’s a basic assumption baked into all litigation—if a defendant doesn’t show up, the plaintiff is likely to prevail. Pro se plaintiff Brandon Callier was able to score such a w...

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valawyersweekly.com /1 month ago

Negligence – Disability insurer denied summary judgment in lawsuit over rescission

Move Freight Trucking and Joshua Flores denied summary judgment on proximate cause in a Virginia interstate 81 crash involving a tractor-trailer and a sleeping driver. The post Neg...

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natlawreview.com /3 days ago

The Presumption of Standing Yields to Expert Affidavits Establishing Lack of Injury

Cline v. Planning Board of Framingham involved a dispute arising from the Framingham Planning Board’s approval of zoning relief to permit the construction of a carwash and coffee s...

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blog.bluestonelawfirm.com /4 weeks ago

Counterclaims or Plenary Action?

Berry v Batash 2026 NY Slip Op 01755 Decided on March 25, 2026 Appellate Division, Second Department deals with the question of whether certain claims, Judiciary Law 487 amoungst t...

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jdsupra.com /1 month ago

Court Rejects Plaintiff Attempts to Preemptively Limit Defense Cross Claims and Expert Testimony

A recent defense victory reinforces key procedural protections for defendants and pushes back against a growing plaintiff‑side litigation tactic....By: Weber Gallagher Simpson Stap...

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valawyersweekly.com /1 month ago

Civil Practice – Court dismisses suit against Maryland governor and Supreme Court justices

The 4th Circuit dismissed a suit against Maryland Governor and Supreme Court justices, ruling plaintiffs lacked standing due to insufficient traceability. The post Civil Practice –...

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valawyersweekly.com /1 month ago

Civil Practice – Rule 12(b)(6) motion can’t be granted simply because its unopposed

The 4th Circuit vacated a district court dismissal that was based solely on plaintiffs' failure to oppose a Rule 12(b)(6) motion in a misappropriation case. The post Civil Practice...

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natlawreview.com /1 month ago

How Insurance Fundamentals Drove a Coverage Win for Uber

A recent summary judgment order is a reminder that, in insurance coverage disputes, straightforward arguments can still win the day. In a coverage action arising from dozens of und...

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legalbites.in /1 month ago

Absence of Full Trial Makes Foreign Judgment Unenforceable in India: Supreme Court

Foreign Judgment fails in India if no proper trial is held; the Supreme Court says summary rulings without a full hearing violate Section 13 CPC.

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jdsupra.com /1 month ago

Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment in ESOP Releveraging Case, Rejecting Novel Dilution Theory

Key Takeaways - A federal district court in Arkansas granted summary judgment in favor of an ESOP sponsor, its board and the ESOP trustee, rejecting claims that a two-step relevera...

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natlawreview.com /1 month ago

Settled Means Settled: Broad Settlement Release Equates to Res Judicata

The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a summary judgment decision, concluding that an intellectual property owner’s claims were barred by the scope of a settlemen...

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