Motion for summary judgment

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003312",
  "term": "Motion for summary judgment",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A request made by a party in a lawsuit asking the court to rule in their favor without a full trial. This motion asserts that there are no genuine disputes of material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a favorable judgment as a matter of law. If granted, the case or a specific issue within it is resolved without proceeding to a jury or bench trial.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/motion-for-summary-judgment/"
}