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Matsushita Elec. Indus. Co. v. Zenith Radio Corp.

475 U.S. 574 (1986)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtSupreme Court of the United States
Year1986
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Implausible claims require stronger evidence to reach a jury

Key Principle

Implausible claims require stronger evidence to reach a jury

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — FRCP 56 summary judgment

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