ALL meanings of summary judgment
sum·ma·ry judg·ment
S s - noun summary judgment a judgment, as in an action for debt, that is entered without the necessity of jury trial, based on affidavits of the creditor and debtor that convince the court that there is no arguable issue. 1
- noun summary judgment judge's decision: without jury 1
- noun summary judgment judgment rendered without a trial, as when there is agreement among the parties as to the material facts and only a question of law needs to be resolved 0