GENUINE ISSUE OF MATERIAL FACT

genuine issue of material fact. Civil procedure. In the law of summary judgments, a triable, substantial, or real question of fact supported by substantial evidence. • An issue of this kind precludes entry of summary judgment. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 2470, 2470.1; Judgment 181(2), 185(6). C.J.S. Judgments § 260.]