A pretrial decision by a judge to dismiss a libel case showing little chance for success is called ___ .

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A pretrial decision by a judge to dismiss a libel case showing little chance for success is called a summary judgment. A writ of certiorari is a decision by a higher court to review a lower court's decision. Nolo contendere is a plea where the defendant neither admits nor denies guilt. A prior restraining order is a court order prohibiting certain actions before a trial or hearing.

A Pretrial Decision by a Judge to Dismiss a Libel