Bailey v. Wilson

My dissent is upon the application of the law stated in the majority opinion. The fundamental purpose for the summary judgment procedure is to relieve the litigant and the court from the trial of baseless lawsuits. Food Fair Stores of Florida, Inc. v. Patty, Fla.1959, 109 So.2d 5; General Truck Sales, Inc. v. American Fire & Casualty Company, Fla.App.1958, 100 So.2d 202. By expediting the disposition of such claims, the summary judgment procedure saves valuable trial time and thus assists in securing speedy and inexpensive justice. Cook v. Navy Point, Fla.1956, 88 So.2d 532. The principle…