Q: What is a judgement summary
A: I believe you are referring to "summary judgment." In civil cases, summary judgment is governed by Rule 56 of the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure. Essentially, when a party seeks summary judgment, he or she is asking the court to rule that there is no genuine issue of material fact regarding a particular aspect of the case. If no disputed facts exist, there is no need for a jury to decide that particular issue; the judge can make the call. Thus, motions for summary judgment are often used to resolve either all or portions of a claim before trial. If granted in full, a summary judgment can resolve the entire claim before it reaches trial. If granted in part, the trial may be limited to certain issues. Due to the fact that no two cases are alike, the particular consequences of a entry of summary judgment for or against a party is often unique to the facts of a particular case.
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