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Fifth Circuit· 1/17/1996

Eason v. Thaler

Citations

  • 73 F.3d 1322
  • 1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 492
  • 1996 WL 15541

How courts have described this case

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  • explaining that mere conclusory assertions are not competent summary judgment evidence, and thus are insufficient to defeat a motion for summary judgment
  • stating that “mere conclusory allegations” are insufficient to defeat a motion for summary judgment
  • stating that “mere conclusory allegations” are insufficient to defeat a motion for summary judgment
  • stating that “mere conclusory allegations” are insufficient to defeat a motion for summary judgment
  • conclusory allegations are not competent summary judgment evidence and therefore are insufficient to defeat a motion for summary judgment
  • “[N]egligence is not a theory for which liability may be imposed under section 1983.”

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Judges: Garwood, Wiener, Parker

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Cites

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