Legal Opinion

Gray v. Union Planters National Bank

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided May 31, 1995No. 94-2718PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

BASKIN, Judge.

We reverse the summary judgment of foreclosure in favor of defendant Union Planters National Bank. “A court cannot grant summary judgment where a defendant asserts legally sufficient affirmative defenses that have not been rebutted.” Haven Fed. Sav. & Loan Ass’n v. Kirian, 579 So.2d 730, 733 (Fla.1991). The bank’s motion for summary judgment and supporting documents did not address or overcome the issues of fact created by Gray’s affirmative defenses. “[WJhere a defendant pleads an affirmative defense and the plaintiff does not by affidavit contradict or deny that defense, the…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Haven Federal Sav. & Loan Ass'n v. KirianSupreme Court of Florida · 1991
  2. Johnson & Kirby, Inc. v. Citizens Nat. BankDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1976
  3. Lake Towers, Inc. v. AxelrodDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1968
  4. Crowder v. Oroweat Foods Co.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1984

3Cited by3 opinions

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  3. Gorel v. Bank of New York MellonDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2014

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