Case Dismissal
/ˈkeɪs dɪsˈmɪsəl/
Definitions
- (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
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Commentary
Case dismissal typically resolves a case before trial, underscoring the importance of procedural compliance in litigation.
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