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Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc.

477 U.S. 242 (1986)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtSupreme Court of the United States
Year1986
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Genuine dispute = reasonable jury could find for nonmovant; burden of proof informs the calibration

Key Principle

Genuine dispute = reasonable jury could find for nonmovant; burden of proof informs the calibration

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — FRCP 56 summary judgment

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Matsushita Elec. Indus. Co. v. Zenith Radio Corp. 475 U.S. 574 (1986)

Implausible claims require stronger evidence to reach a jury

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