Opinion ID: 2630309
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: burden of proof on motion for summary judgment

Text: ¶15 In this case, Kay had the burden of establishing each element of her claim that Ray lacked the authority to gift and her claim that Ray breached his fiduciary duty. [5] In moving for summary judgment on these claims, the stepchildren had the burden of presenting evidence to demonstrate that no genuine issue of material facts exists and that judgment as a matter of law is proper. However, once the moving party challenges an element of the nonmoving party's case on the basis that no genuine issue of material fact exists, the burden then shifts to the nonmoving party to present evidence that is sufficient to establish a genuine issue of material fact. [6] We will affirm the grant of summary judgment in favor of the stepchildren if it appears that even according to the facts as contended by the losing party, the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. [7]