Court & Litigation

Summary Judgment

A court ruling that decides a case before trial based on the argument that there are no disputed material facts.

In Personal Injury Cases

Either side can file for summary judgment. If granted, the case ends without trial. Courts grant summary judgment only when the evidence clearly favors one side.

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Related Legal Terms

Motion

A formal request asking the court to make a specific ruling or order.

Judgment

The official decision of a court resolving the dispute and determining the rights and obligations of the parties.

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