What is a summary judgment in arbitration?

Summary judgments in arbitration are decisions made by an arbitrator which end the dispute without a trial. This decision occurs when an arbitrator finds that there is no genuine dispute over any material facts in the case, and that one of the parties is entitled to a favorable ruling as a matter of law. In South Carolina, the Supreme Court has held that summary judgments in arbitration are appropriate in a variety of cases, including those involving contract and tort claims, as well as those involving employment disputes. Summary judgments in arbitration can prevent lengthy and costly trials, and are often used as a method of expediting resolution of disputes within the arbitration system. In South Carolina, summary judgments should be issued in accordance with the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. These rules provide that a summary judgment must be granted if the moving party can demonstrate that there is no genuine dispute as to any mater of fact and that they are entitled to judgment as a matter of law. In addition, the court will consider any evidence, including affidavits, submitted by the parties. If the Arbitrator finds that the moving party has met their burden, then the summary judgment motion is granted.

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