A decision made on the basis of statements and evidence presented for the record without a [[trial]]. It is used when there is no dispute as to the facts of the [[case]], and one party is entitled to judgement as a matter of law.[[Category:Legal Terms]] | A decision made on the basis of statements and evidence presented for the record without a [[trial]]. It is used when there is no dispute as to the facts of the [[case]], and one party is entitled to judgement as a matter of law.[[Category:Legal Terms]] |