Case Dismissal

/ˈkeɪs dɪsˈmɪsəl/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A court's formal termination of a legal case without a trial on the merits, often due to procedural or jurisdictional issues.
    The judge ordered a case dismissal due to lack of jurisdiction.

Forms

  • case dismissal
  • case dismissals

Commentary

Case dismissal typically resolves a case before trial, underscoring the importance of procedural compliance in litigation.

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