dismissal with prejudice — n. A dismissal that prevents the plaintiff from ever suing on that cause of action again, considered a judgment of the case on its merits and thus res judicata. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy… … Law dictionary
dismissal with prejudice — An order of dismissal granted on motion of the defendant made without reservation as to prejudice. 24 Am J2d Dism §§ 53 et seq. An adjudication on the merits of the case, a final disposition of the controversy which bars the right to bring or… … Ballentine's law dictionary
dismissal without prejudice — n. A dismissal that does not preclude the plaintiff’s attempting to sue on the same cause of action again. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008. dismissal without prejudice … Law dictionary
dismissal without prejudice — Case dismissed with no rights or privileges to be considered as waived or lost, such as the ability to file again. (Bernstein s Dictionary of Bankruptcy Terminology) United Glossary of Bankruptcy Terms 2012. dismissal without prejudice Case… … Glossary of Bankruptcy
with prejudice — The effect of a final adjudication as res judicata. See dismissal with prejudice … Ballentine's law dictionary
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
prejudice — prej·u·dice 1 / pre jə dəs/ n [Old French, from Latin praejudicium previous judgment, damage, from prae before + judicium judgment] 1: injury or detriment to one s legal rights or claims (as from the action of another): as a: substantial… … Law dictionary
dismissal — the termination of a bankruptcy proceeding. The bankruptcy court can dismiss a case if it deems that the debtor or three creditors should not have filed or that a plan can never be formulated (Glossary of Common Bankruptcy Terms) An order… … Glossary of Bankruptcy
Prejudice (legal procedure) — Without Prejudice redirects here. For the 2003 game show, see Without Prejudice? There are two meanings for prejudice in legal proceedings; civil and criminal. Contents 1 Civil procedure 2 Criminal procedure 3 Usage in common law … Wikipedia
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