A summary judgment movant may discharge its burden by demonstrating the absence of evidence supporting an essential element of the non-movant's case.
Summary Judgment Trilogy (1986)
On a motion for summary judgment, the court must apply the substantive evidentiary standard to determine whether a genuine dispute of material fact exists.
On summary judgment, implausible antitrust conspiracy claims may be resolved against the non-moving party where the evidence is equally consistent with lawful conduct.
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