Summary Judgment
/ˈsʌməri ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A court's ruling without a full trial resolving all or part of the claims when there is no genuine dispute of material fact.
The judge granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant, ending the case early.
Forms
- summary judgments
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Commentary
Summary judgment is a procedural tool to streamline litigation by avoiding unnecessary trials when facts are undisputed.
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