summary judgment

**Summary Judgment**

Summary judgment is a legal procedure used in civil cases to promptly resolve a lawsuit without a full trial. It occurs when one party convinces the court that there are no material facts in dispute and that they are entitled to judgment as a matter of law. This process helps save time and resources by avoiding unnecessary trials when the outcome is clear based on the evidence presented. Summary judgment is commonly sought through a motion filed by either the plaintiff or defendant after the discovery phase of litigation.