Claim Dismissal
/ˈkleɪm dɪsˌmɪsəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A court's formal termination of a plaintiff's claim, preventing further litigation on that claim.
The judge granted the claim dismissal due to lack of evidence.
Forms
- claim dismissals
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Commentary
A claim dismissal typically results from procedural or substantive deficiencies, and may be with or without prejudice, affecting the possibility of refiling.
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