Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Summary Judgement.
Summary Judgement - as a noun
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
judgement on the pleadingsjudgment on the pleadingssummary judgmentExample Sentences
"The judge granted summary judgement in favor of the plaintiff."
"The defense attorney argued against the motion for summary judgement."
"The court decided to postpone the hearing pending a summary judgement."
"The plaintiff's lawyer presented a compelling case for summary judgement."
"The judge analyzed the evidence before ruling on the summary judgement."