Brown v. McGriff

Phipps, Judge.

Bradford G. Brown, M.D., appeals the grant of summary judgment in favor of George W. McGriff, Esq., who sued him for payments due on a promissory note. McGriff established a prima facie right to judgment by producing the note, showing that Brown executed it, and showing that it was in default. Because Brown failed to come forward with evidence supporting a defense, summary judgment against him was proper.

Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. We review a grant of summary judgment de…