summary judgment
noun
: judgment that may be granted upon a party's motion when the pleadings, discovery, and any affidavits show that there is no issue of material fact and that the party is entitled to judgment in its favor as a matter of law
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In a March 11, 2025 decision, the court denied Dr. Olson’s motion for summary judgment based on the workers’ compensation defense.
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Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Cooper hasn't yet ruled on the motion for summary judgment.
—ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025
The Court finds that summary judgment is due to be GRANTED for Defendant Webb.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
In the leadup to the settlement, Judge Frederick Chung denied the county’s motion to dismiss the case at the summary judgment phase that determines whether a lawsuit proceeds to trial.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Cooper hasn't yet ruled on the motion for summary judgment.
—ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025
The Court finds that summary judgment is due to be GRANTED for Defendant Webb.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
In the leadup to the settlement, Judge Frederick Chung denied the county’s motion to dismiss the case at the summary judgment phase that determines whether a lawsuit proceeds to trial.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for summary judgment
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“Summary judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summary%20judgment. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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