uncontested case
[ʌn.kənˈtɛs.tɪd keɪs]
nounpl: uncontested cases
caso incontestado / caso não contestado / ação sem contestação
1. A legal proceeding in which the defendant does not dispute or challenge the claims made by the plaintiff, resulting in a default judgment or summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff
The divorce was an uncontested case, so it was resolved quickly without trial.
O divórcio foi um caso incontestado, portanto foi resolvido rapidamente sem julgamento.
2. A court matter where all parties agree on the facts and legal issues, eliminating the need for litigation or trial
In an uncontested case, both parties reach mutual agreement before the judge issues a ruling.
Em um caso incontestado, ambas as partes chegam a um acordo mútuo antes do juiz proferir uma sentença.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, uncontested cases are preferred as they reduce court workload and costs. In Brazil, these cases follow the Código de Processo Civil (Civil Procedure Code) and are faster to resolve. In the USA, uncontested divorces and civil suits are very common and often result in lower legal fees. The term reflects the judicial efficiency valued in both legal cultures.
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