Genuine issue of material fact

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002307",
  "term": "Genuine issue of material fact",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A dispute over a factual matter that is relevant to the outcome of a legal case, where the evidence is such that a reasonable jury could return a verdict for the non-moving party. The presence of such an issue typically prevents a court from granting summary judgment. Courts must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the party opposing the motion.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/genuine-issue-of-material-fact/"
}