nonsuit
/ˈnɑnˌsut/
verb
- To dismiss a lawsuit by a ruling of nonsuit.
- If the plaintiff does not appear in court, the judge may nonsuit the action.
- The lawyer warned that the judge might nonsuit the claim if they didn't provide the documents on time.
- The court decided to nonsuit the case because the evidence was insufficient.
noun
- A legal ruling that a lawsuit is dismissed because the plaintiff failed to present enough evidence or follow proper procedure.
- A nonsuit means the case is over, but the plaintiff can sometimes refile it later.
- The judge granted a nonsuit after the plaintiff's lawyer failed to call any witnesses.
- The defendant's attorney asked for a nonsuit, arguing the case had no legal basis.
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