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summary judgment Definition

summary judgment

noun

judgment rendered without a trial, as when there is agreement among the parties as to the material facts and only a question of law needs to be resolved

summary judgment Law Definition
See motion for summary judgment.
summary judgment Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • seek: It sued the parent company and the two directors and sought summary judgment.

Modifies a noun

  • motion: Accordingly, Moran's summary judgment motion dismissing Stevens ' claim holding Moran liable for the acts of docking pilot Russell was granted.