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A summary dismissal of an appeal refers to a situation where a court or a higher authority decides to dismiss an appeal without a full hearing or consideration of the merits of the case. This typically occurs when the court finds that the appeal lacks legal grounds or is without merit, and therefore there is no need for a detailed examination or argumentation.

The purpose of a summary dismissal is to expedite the legal process by disposing of appeals that are deemed to be clearly unfounded, frivolous, or where there is no reasonable prospect of success. It saves time and resources that would otherwise be spent on a full hearing. The decision to summarily dismiss an appeal is usually made based on the written submissions or documents filed by the parties involved.

In some jurisdictions, a summary dismissal may be made by a single judge or a panel of judges without the need for a formal court hearing. The court may issue an order or a judgment stating the reasons for the summary dismissal.

It is important to note that a summary dismissal does not necessarily mean that the merits of the case have been fully examined or that the underlying issues have been resolved. Instead, it signifies that the appeal has been dismissed at an early stage, without further proceedings, due to its apparent lack of legal basis or merit.