What is a summary judgment in arbitration?
Summary judgment in arbitration is a legal procedure that allows a court or an arbitrator to make a determination on a case without a full trial. Under South Dakota law, summary judgments may be granted when the material facts of the case are not in dispute and one party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. In other words, if the facts needed to decide the case are not in dispute, then the court or arbitrator can make a decision on the case without needing to hear further evidence or argument. This process can be used to resolve cases quickly and efficiently, avoiding the costs and delays of a full trial. Summary judgment in arbitration can be requested by one of the parties or initiated by the court or arbitrator. If summary judgment is granted, the arbitrator or court issues a written ruling which becomes the final decision of the case.
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