Summary judgment

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000217",
  "term": "Summary judgment",
  "field": "Law",
  "definitions": [
    "A procedural mechanism allowing a court to decide a case without a full trial. This occurs when there are no genuine disputes of material fact, and one party is entitled to prevail as a matter of law. The moving party must demonstrate that no reasonable jury could find for the non-moving party.",
    "A decision made on the basis of statements and evidence presented for the record without a trial. It is used when it is not necessary to resolve any factual disputes in the case. Summary judgment is granted when - on the undisputed facts in the record - one party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law."
  ],
  "references": [
    "U.S. Courts Glossary of Legal Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/summary-judgment/"
}