Summary Judgement (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The judge granted the defendant's motion for summary judgment, dismissing the case due to lack of evidence.
- The court's decision to grant summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff was based on the defendant's failure to provide any credible defense.
- After reviewing the case, the judge decided to enter a summary judgment against the defendant, ruling that the plaintiff's claims were undisputed.
- The defendant's request for summary judgment was denied, as the court found that there were still material issues of fact to be resolved at trial.
- The court granted the plaintiff's motion for summary judgment, finding that the defendant had breached their contract and was liable for damages.