Oakley v. Little

MORRIS, Chief Judge.

Appellant contends generally that the trial court erred by granting defendant’s motion for summary judgment. Under G.S. 1A-1, Rule 56, summary judgment shall be rendered if the trial court determines from a consideration of the pleadings, depositions, and affidavits that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that any party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Summary judgment allows quick and final disposition of claims where there is no real question as to whether plaintiff should recover, or where the defendant has established a complete defense.…