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

Eustace's motive for this summary proceeding was much the same motive which animated his conduct toward you.

From Project Gutenberg

The taxes are usually levied by the more summary proceeding of distress and sale, as in cases of rent.

From Project Gutenberg

Personally, he favored a short and summary proceeding, accordant to his own decided character.

From Project Gutenberg

At this summary proceeding both the Chinese helpers gripped their flat-irons firmly; and leaped forward to fight.

From Project Gutenberg

It is punished sometimes by indictment, and sometimes in a summary proceeding, as it was in this case.

From Project Gutenberg