What does "on the Merits" Mean

Описание: For more information, visit: https://www.lawdepot.com/?pid=pg-BFYM... “On the merits” is a term that has its roots in the law: a judge, having reviewed the materials relevant to a lawsuit, may render a verdict based not on issues of procedure or other technicalities, but strictly on the facts introduced into evidence and the law as it applies to those facts. A judge who decides a case on the merits considers that any technical or procedural issues that have been raised are either dealt with or irrelevant. The purpose of deciding cases in this way is to ensure that justice is done, rather than reward or punish one of the parties unfairly because of adherence to, or failure to follow, procedural requirements.