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summary judgement: A decision made on the basis of statements and evidence presented for the record without a trial. It is used when there is no dispute as to the facts of the case, and one party is entitled to judgement as a matter of law.
There are certain situations where a hearing can be dispositive of an entire dispute; the most notable being motions for summary judgement in civil cases and dismissals, with or without prejudice, ...
 See also: Witness, Term, Judge, Law, Lawyer
  
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