Hoofnel v. Segal

The majority opinion affirms a summary judgment entered by the trial court. Because the majority opinion misstates cer*152tain material facts that are in the record and assumes other facts that are not in the record, it is appropriate to remember the standard by which summary judgments are reviewed.

Summary judgment is appropriate only if there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. CR 56.03. The motion may be granted only if it would be impossible for the respondent to prevail at trial. Steelvest, Inc. v. Scansteel Serv. Ctr., Inc.,…