Opinion ID: 392259
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: The Remaining Factual Disputes Are Irrelevant.

Text: 43 The Government also emphasizes the following view of the facts. Negotiations to purchase the paintings occurred in both the United States and Canada. Prior to the consummation of the transaction, Angel was willing to accept payment in cash. Mrs. Angel spoke at length to the Customs agents, who were not art experts and who did not subjectively intend to purchase the paintings on behalf of Customs. 44 The Government's brief provides no enlightenment as to the relevance of these disputed facts. In order for a genuine issue as to any material fact to preclude entry of summary judgment, Fed.R.Civ.P. 56(c), the party opposing summary judgment must demonstrate 45 the existence of a legal theory which remains viable under the asserted version of the facts, and which would entitle the party opposing the motion (assuming his version to be true) to a judgment as a matter of law. 46 Friends of the Earth v. Coleman, 513 F.2d 295, 298 (9th Cir. 1975), quoting McGuire v. Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc., 399 F.2d 902, 905 (9th Cir. 1968). The Government in the instant case has offered no such theory. Accepting its version of the facts, no impediment to summary judgment in favor of Angel appears.