Browse 8 burden of proof in civil litigation cases decided by Fifth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Seaworthiness Dispute
Genesis Marine v. Darrow, decided by Fifth Circuit on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant,...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Title VII Discrimination Case
Mertens v. Benelux Corporation, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Benelux...
Horse owner fails to prove negligence in equine care dispute
Rose v. Equis Equine, decided by Fifth Circuit on October 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Equis Equine, hold...
Fifth Circuit: No Fraudulent Misrepresentation Without 'But For' Causation
Offshore Oil Svc v. Island Operating, decided by Fifth Circuit on September 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to I...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Pratt Industries in Contract Dispute
CAM Logistics v. Pratt Industries, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Pratt I...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Wrongful Termination Case
Breaux v. Worrell, decided by Fifth Circuit on June 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a former ...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for BPX Operating in Contract Dispute
Dow Construction v. B P X Operating, decided by Fifth Circuit on June 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to BPX Ope...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Malicious Prosecution Case
Abraham Watkins v. Festeryga, decided by Fifth Circuit on May 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant,...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 8 burden of proof in civil litigation cases from Fifth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 8.
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