involuntary dismissal

involuntary dismissal
The dismissal of an action on motion by the defendant. 24 Am J2d Dism § 53. The ultimate dismissal by a judgment against the plaintiff upon the verdict of the jury or the decision of the court in a case tried to the court.

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  • Involuntary dismissal — is the termination of a court case despite the plaintiff s objection. In United States Federal courts, involuntary dismissal is governed by Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) Rule 41(b). Involuntary dismissal is made by a defendant through a …   Wikipedia

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  • dismissal — dis·mis·sal n 1: removal from a position or service 2 a: the termination of an action or claim usu. before the presentation of evidence by the defendant in·vol·un·tary dismissal 1: the dismissal of an action by the court because of the plaintiff… …   Law dictionary

  • involuntary — in·vol·un·tary /in vä lən ˌter ē/ adj: done, made, or initiated contrary to or without one s choice an involuntary confession an involuntary lien an involuntary plaintiff joined in the action in·vol·un·tar·i·ly adv Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of …   Law dictionary

  • dismissal — An order or judgment finally disposing of an action, suit, motion, etc., without trial of the issues involved. Such may be either voluntary or involuntary. Fed.R. Civil P. 41. A release or discharge from employment. @ involuntary dismissal Under… …   Black's law dictionary

  • dismissal — An order or judgment finally disposing of an action, suit, motion, etc., without trial of the issues involved. Such may be either voluntary or involuntary. Fed.R. Civil P. 41. A release or discharge from employment. @ involuntary dismissal Under… …   Black's law dictionary

  • involuntary — Without will or power of choice; opposed to volition or desire. An involuntary act is that which is performed with constraint (q.v.) or with repugnance, or without the will to do it. An action is involuntary, then, which is performed under duress …   Black's law dictionary

  • involuntary — Without will or power of choice; opposed to volition or desire. An involuntary act is that which is performed with constraint (q.v.) or with repugnance, or without the will to do it. An action is involuntary, then, which is performed under duress …   Black's law dictionary

  • involuntary discontinuance — The forcing of a case out of court for some error in pleading, technical omission, etc., better called an involuntary dismissal. Hunt v Griffin, 49 Miss 742 …   Ballentine's law dictionary

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