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matters","paragraphs":["This dispute determines the finality of trial court decisions. It affects the ability of parties to challenge procedural rulings after a jury verdict. It shapes the scope of appellate review in federal civil cases. It impacts the efficiency of the judicial process. It influences the rights of litigants in civil disputes."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 25, lines 51-13","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-737.pdf","page_label":"file page 25, lines 51-13"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 17-29","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-737.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 17-29"}]},{"heading":"What happens next","paragraphs":["This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 49-9","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-737.pdf","page_label":"file page 11, lines 49-9"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 7-21","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-737.pdf","page_label":"file page 11, lines 7-21"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 23-49","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-737.pdf","page_label":"file page 12, lines 23-49"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 13, lines 25-29","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-737.pdf","page_label":"file page 13, lines 25-29"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 31-39","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-737.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 31-39"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 7-15","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-737.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 7-15"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-45","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-737.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 23-45"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 7-17","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-737.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 7-17"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 41-13","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-737.pdf","page_label":"file page 5, lines 41-13"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 49-33","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-737.pdf","page_label":"file page 6, lines 49-33"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 7-37","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-737.pdf","page_label":"file page 8, lines 7-37"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 31-41","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-737.pdf","page_label":"file page 9, lines 31-41"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 51-15","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-737.pdf","page_label":"file page 9, lines 51-15"}]}],"slug":"2010-09-737-ortiz-v-jordan","term":"2010","title":"Can a court of appeals review a summary judgment denial after a full trial?","title_sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 25, lines 51-13","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-737.pdf","page_label":"file page 25, lines 51-13"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 17-29","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2010/09-737.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 17-29"}],"topics":[],"undated_disposition_date_fallback":null,"updated_at":"2026-09-05T03:22:24Z"}