summary process

Definition of "summary process"
  1. A swift procedure utilized to enforce a legal claim or right without a lengthy trial process
How to use "summary process" in a sentence
  1. The landlord used the summary process to quickly evict tenants who hadn't paid rent for several months.
  2. Due to the clear and substantial evidence, the judge decided to resolve the dispute through summary process.
  3. Summary process is often employed in cases where a swift resolution is needed, such as disputes over rent payments.

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