SBN V FNBC LLC v. Vista La., LLC

6 La. C.C.P. art. 966(A)(2) provides that "[t]he summary judgment procedure is designed to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action" and that "[t]he procedure is favored and shall be construed to accomplish these ends."

7 La. C.C.P. art. 966(C)(2) provides that "[f]or good cause shown, the court may order a continuance of the hearing."

8 The multi-factor test this court has crafted is as follows:

• whether the party was ready to go to trial;

• whether the party indicated what additional discovery was needed;

• whether the party took any steps to conduct additional…