When one party to a lawsuit requests that the judge enter a judgment without a trial because there is no genuine issue of material fact to be decided by a jury, because the evidence of the case is legally insufficient for a reasonable juror to find for the party that is not moving for summary judgment. For example An insured sues her homeowner’s insurer for denying a claim. The insured presents her evidence on why the insurer was wrong to deny the claim the insurer presents evidence on why it should not have to pay the claim. The insurer moves for “summary judgment.” Now, the judge has to decide whether, considering all of the evidence that has been presented, a jury could reasonably decide that the insured was right and give a verdict in the insured’s favor. If the answer is no, then the insurer’s motion will be granted and the trial is over. If the answer is yes, then the insurer’s motion will be denied and the trial will continue.
Insurance Encyclopedia
Summary jurisdiction/proceedings
Proceedings relating to criminal offences tried summarily by magistrates. Employers’ liability and certain other liability policies pay for the solicitor’s fee for representing the insured in a court of summary jurisdictions, provided the circumstances of an injury or event relate within the scope of the policy.
Summary of charges
See: itemized billing statement .
Summary payment voucher
Document the fiscal agent sends to the provider and/or beneficiary, showing the service or supplies received, allowable charges, amount billed, the amount TRICARE paid, how much deductible has been paid, and the patient’s cost-share.
Summary plan description (Health Insurance)
A breakdown of all benefits available under a certain plan.
summary plan description (SPD)
1. Document containing all provisions of the managed care plan that must be written in layman’s language, which is a requirement of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). 2. Description of a group insurance plan that must be given to all plan participants and to the Department of Labor. See benefit limitations, explanation of coverage (EOC) , and plan document .
Summer
See: Cooling Season.
Sums Due Policy
A credit insurance policy covering sums due for services rendered.
Sums insured in force
The total face value of life policies currently in force.
Sundry Hulls Vessels : Barges
These are relatively small flat bottomed vessels, generally used in Port waters to carry cargo and passengers.