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Focus (Forum & Focus)

May 14, 2007

Objects in View

Focus Column - Steven B. Katz and Brian M. Hom - Many a counsel has been snared by the siren call of the Biljac decision. Unfortunately, that decision was wrong.

FOCUS COLUMN

By Steven B. Katz and Brian M. Hom

      The summary-judgment motion filed against your client is a house of cards. It stands, if at all, because it is propped up by clearly inadmissible hearsay. You file your opposition and objections to the hearsay evidence.
      After a vigorous oral argument devoted mostly to your hearsay objections, the trial court issues a minute order granting su...

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