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Yes, it happens quite frequently. If the judge holds a hearing at which both sides present their evidence, information and documentation, if it is clear, under the law, which party is the prevailing party, the judge can render a legally binding decision. If you do not agree you may file an appeal to the judge's decision.
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What is the difference between a jury trial and a bench trial?
In a jury trial, the case is heard and decided by a group of impartial individuals (the jury). In a bench trial, the case is heard and decided by a judge without a jury. The judge determines the outcome based on the evidence and arguments presented in court.
Would is a consent judgment?
A consent judgment is a legal agreement or court order that is approved by all parties involved in a lawsuit. It is typically reached when both parties agree to resolve the dispute without a trial, often outlining the terms of the settlement. Consent judgments are binding and enforceable by the court.
A lawsuit may be resolved before trial by the judge granting a?
motion for summary judgment, which dismisses the case if there are no genuine issues of material fact to be resolved, and one party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
What is a cross-motion for summary judgment?
A cross-motion for summary judgment is a legal document filed by the opposing party in response to the initial motion for summary judgment. It essentially asks the court to rule in favor of the opposing party based on the same legal reasoning and evidence presented in the initial motion. It allows both parties to seek a final judgment on the legal issues without the need for a trial.
Is summary judgment final?
Summary judgment is a final judgment that disposes of an entire case or specific issues within a case without a trial. It can be appealed, but if no appeal is filed, the decision becomes final.
What is trail courts?
No such thing... If the question is, "What is a court trial?" the answer could be a trial by judge, without a jury, where the judge is both the trier of fact and renders judgment.
What is a court trail?
No such thing... If the question is, "What is a court trial?" the answer could be a trial by judge, without a jury, where the judge is both the trier of fact and renders judgment.
A case tried to a judge without a jury is called?
A trial to a judge sitting without a jury is called a "bench trial."
Prayer for judgment in VA?
Decision without trial
Is a court-appointed party who conducts a private trial and renders a judgment?
judge referee
Who decides a bench trial?
A "bench trial" is a trial before a judge sitting without a jury. The judge alone decides the case.
What does Disposed by judge?
Disposed by Judge - a judgment or disposition is reached by the judge in a case which is not dismissed and in which no trial has been held. Includes stipulations by the parties, conditional judgments, summary judgment after hearing and any matter in which a judgment is entered excluding cases disposed of by default.
What do trial juries hand out?
Trial juries hand down verdicts. When the judge hands down the verdict it is called a judgment or a holding.
Can someone serving a life sentence without parole get out?
Only if the judgment is overturned in a re-trial or new trial.
What is a bench trial?
A "bench trial" is a case heard by a judge without a jury. In a jury case, the jury decides the facts of the case -- what is true and not true -- and the judge decides the law. In a bench trial, the judge determines the facts and the law.
What is a motion for final judgment?
A motion for final judgment is a motion filed with the court that asks for judgment on the case without a trial. The judge presiding over the case has the power to grant a motion for final judgment.
A motion asserting that there are no factual issues in dispute in a trial is known as?
motion for summary judgment is when there are no factual disputes to be decided by the jury and a judge can decide the proper law to the undisputed facts and make the decision without jury
