summary disposition
[ˈsʌməri dɪˈspəˈzɪʃən]
nounpl: summary dispositions
sentença sumária / decisão sumária
1. A court ruling or judgment delivered without a full trial, typically granted when there are no genuine disputes of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law
The judge granted summary disposition in favor of the defendant because the plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence of negligence.
O juiz concedeu sentença sumária a favor do réu porque o autor não apresentou provas suficientes de negligência.
2. A legal procedure that allows a case to be resolved quickly without going through a complete trial process
Summary disposition motions are commonly used to expedite cases and reduce court costs.
Moções de sentença sumária são comumente usadas para acelerar casos e reduzir custos processuais.
Summary disposition is a fundamental mechanism in the American common law system to prevent frivolous litigation and expedite case resolution. It is particularly valued in the U.S. legal system for its efficiency. In Brazil, the equivalent concept exists but operates within the civil law tradition, where 'julgamento antecipado da lide' serves a similar purpose under the Brazilian Civil Procedure Code (Código de Processo Civil).
Related Idioms & Phrases
no genuine issue of material fact
entitled to judgment as a matter of law
clear and convincing evidence
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