a judgment rendered by the court prior to a verdict because no material issue of fact exists and one party or the other is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law
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summary judgment::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | judgement on the pleadings, judgment on the pleadings, summary judgement |
| Type of | judgement, judgment, judicial decision |
Examples of summary judgment
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The defendants had previously filed motions for summary judgment in the case.
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The officers had sought a summary judgment, but the lawsuit now can continue.
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At present, summary judgment in the United States is available only in civil cases.
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From a tactical perspective, there are two basic types of summary-judgment motions.
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A hearing on the group's motion for summary judgment has not been scheduled.
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This can be by way of a demurrer, motion to dismiss, or motion for summary judgment.
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Goodwine heard oral arguments on Scanlon's motion for summary judgment in early 2010.
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The judge granted a summary judgment last month for West and his companies.
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In January 1990, the royalty owners, including Ms. Smith, moved for summary judgment.
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