A little-known subplot of the Dallas Mavericks rise to the top is that Ross Perot Jr. – a minority partner in the club – is suing team owner Mark Cuban.

Perot sold the team to Cuban in 2000 (while keeping a 5% stake), but recently claimed that current ownership has mismanaged the franchise and failed to maximize profits for the shareholders (i.e., Ross Perot Jr.)

Perot called Cuban "careless and reckless" and asked a judge to seize the team from him and place it in receivership.

Well, earlier today, Cuban's lawyers submitted a brief asking for a summary judgment in his favor. We have to admit, the evidence is pretty persuasive.

Check it out. (Legal documents via the Dallas Observer via Deadspin/TMZ)

THE BACKGROUND

THE EVIDENCE

Accordingly, there can be no genuine question that ... claims of mismanagement lack merit and should be disposed of...

CASE CLOSED!