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Tenth Circuit· 12/13/1993

Vitkus v. Beatrice Co.

Citations

  • 11 F.3d 1535
  • 1993 WL 514824

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  • stating summary judgment may be granted if the evidence presented by the nonmovant is not significantly probative
  • stating a mere “scintilla” of evidence will not avoid summary judgment
  • summary judgment is appropriate where the evidence is merely colorable or is not significantly probative
  • “However, the nonmoving party may not rest on its pleadings but must set forth specific facts showing that there is a genuine issue for trial as to those dispositive matters for which it carnes the burden of proof.”
  • “Because the Release is ambiguous, the determination of what the parties 17 Appellate Case: 21-1025 Document: 010110679283 Date Filed: 05/03/2022 Page: 54 intended to be included within its scope is a fact question for the jury.”
  • “However, the nonmoving party may not rest on its pleadings but must set forth specific facts showing that there is a genuine issue for trial as to those dispositive matters for which it carries the burden of proof.”

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Judges: Baldock, Ebel, Wood

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