summary proceeding

noun

, Law.

1. a mode of trial authorized by statute to be held before a judge without the usual full hearing.

Example Sentences

“We should not set aside the CDC’s eviction moratorium in this summary proceeding.”

From Washington Post

"Their answers impact the health of millions. We should not set aside the CDC's eviction moratorium in this summary proceeding. The criteria for granting the emergency application are not met."

From Salon

“Their answers impact the health of millions. We should not set aside the C.D.C.’s eviction moratorium in this summary proceeding.”

From New York Times

The man was taken to a hospice, where he died 10.5 hours after he shot himself, according to the EMS board’s summary proceeding order.

From Washington Times

Because the court case was a “summary” proceeding, the tenant had little opportunity to prove a defense that the eviction was retaliatory.

From Washington Post