Duncan v. Dempsey

Daryl Duncan ("Duncan") appeals from the trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Michael C. Dempsey and Baylard, Billington, Dempsey & Jensen, P.C. (collectively, "Dempsey") on Duncan's claim of professional negligence for legal malpractice against Dempsey. Duncan asserts one point on appeal, arguing the trial court erred in granting summary judgment because Dempsey's motion was supported by inadmissible hearsay, discovery was still outstanding, and genuine issues of material fact remained such that summary judgment was not proper. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

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