summary judgment
noun
: judgment that may be granted upon a party's motion when the pleadings, discovery, and any affidavits show that there is no issue of material fact and that the party is entitled to judgment in its favor as a matter of law
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In a filing on Friday, the nearly-defunct federal body sought summary judgment in NPR’s lawsuit against the organization over its decision to appropriate funding for satellite distribution to a select group of NPR member stations before the CPB ceases operations.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Deckers’ asked for summary judgment on its federal and state trade dress claims, while Quince sought a partial summary judgment on the trade dress claims.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
The Court of Appeals reversed summary judgment in Circle K’s favor.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
The defendants also filed a motion for summary judgment in state court in August, arguing that the plaintiffs haven’t produced enough evidence to warrant a trial.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Deckers’ asked for summary judgment on its federal and state trade dress claims, while Quince sought a partial summary judgment on the trade dress claims.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
The Court of Appeals reversed summary judgment in Circle K’s favor.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
The defendants also filed a motion for summary judgment in state court in August, arguing that the plaintiffs haven’t produced enough evidence to warrant a trial.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Summary judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summary%20judgment. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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