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2000-10-02 |
QUISUMBING, J. |
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| Indeed, respondent failed to resolve the Motions for Summary Judgment. A motion for summary judgment is premised on the assumption that a scrutiny of the facts will disclose that the issues presented need not be tried either because these are patently devoid of substance or that there is no genuine issue as to any pertinent fact.[5] A judgment on the motion must be "rendered forthwith if the pleadings, supporting affidavits, depositions, and admissions on file show that, except as to the amount of damages, there is no genuine issue and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law."[6] It is a method sanctioned by the Rules of Court for prompt disposition of a civil action where there exists no serious controversy.[7] In applying for summary judgment, plaintiffs sought speedy disposition of their case. | |||||