Opinion ID: 2611904
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Heading: Genuine issues of material fact exist which preclude summary judgment.

Text: An affirmative burden falls on one who seeks summary judgment to establish the absence of genuine issues of material fact. Wickwire v. McFadden, 576 P.2d 986, 987 (Alaska 1978); Clabaugh v. Bottcher, 545 P.2d 172, 175 n. 5 (Alaska 1976). Our resolution of the legal questions raised by the parties' arguments makes it apparent that Capener's right to a conveyance depends on the resolution of certain fact questions including, at least, the following: 1. Did Capener have an equitable interest in the improvements on Lot 3 on January 19, 1979? If so, is Lot 2 part of the curtilage of the house and business on Lot 3? 2. Did the local church organization have an equitable interest in the improvements on Lot 1 or Lot 3 on December 18, 1971? 3. Did the Home Missions Department transfer its interest in the property to Capener prior to executing the general disclaimer. [20] As TDX has not negated the existence of genuine issues concerning these questions, summary judgment was improper. The judgment of the superior court must therefore be reversed and this case remanded for further proceedings. [21] REVERSED and REMANDED.