holding to defeat summary judgment, nonmovant must identify specific evidence in the record and articulate the precise manner in which that evidence supports his claim
Summary of this case from Thatcher v. Ethicon, Inc.No. 94-103.
October 3, 1994.
C.A. 6th Cir. Certiorari denied. Reported below: 21 F. 3d 1381.
holding to defeat summary judgment, nonmovant must identify specific evidence in the record and articulate the precise manner in which that evidence supports his claim
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Summary of this case from Sears v. SearsFull title:ADCOX ET AL. v. TELEDYNE, INC., ET AL
Court:U.S.
Date published: Oct 3, 1994
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