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Rakusin Law Firm v. Estate of Dennis

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided February 3, 2010No. 3D08-3066PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtCortinas, J.

It is well established that “summary judgment should be granted only when there is a complete absence of genuine issues of material fact,” Copeland v. Fla. New Invs. Corp., 905 So.2d 979, 980 (Fla. 3d DCA 2005) (citing Holl v. Talcott, 191 So.2d 40 (Fla.1966)), and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Carpineta v. Shields, 70 So.2d 573, 574 (Fla.1954) (citing Rule 56(c), Fed.R.Civ.P.). If the pleadings, discovery, depositions, and admissions “reveal[ ] the possibility of genuine issues of material fact, or even the slightest doubt, summary judgment should be denied.”…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Volusia County v. Aberdeen at Ormond BeachSupreme Court of Florida · 2000
  2. Holl v. TalcottSupreme Court of Florida · 1966
  3. Wills v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.Supreme Court of Florida · 1977
  4. Krol v. City of OrlandoDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2001
  5. Carpineta v. ShieldsSupreme Court of Florida · 1954

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3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Austin Building Co. v. Rago, Ltd.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 2011
  2. King Cole Condominium Ass'n v. USPlate Glass Insurance Co.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 2010

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