To dismiss a case without the ability for the case to be refiled or brought again, a final decision and determination. … [Read more...]

To connect unequally; to "match unsuitably." … [Read more...]

To dismiss a case with the ability for the case to be refiled or brought again, a non-final decision and determination, usually done when a party acted in good faith was unable to collect sufficient evidence to prosecute at that time. It is possible that a judge will dismiss the case but provide the plaintiff or prosecutor with the ability to try the case again when sufficient … [Read more...]

1. To denigrate, to speak ill of or disrespectfully. To mock or criticize. Frequently in contracts there may be a non-disparagement clause which prevents a party from making denigrating, embarassing or negative comments about the other party in public. 2. An injury by union or comparison with some person or thing of inferior rank or excellence; as, while the infant was in ward, … [Read more...]

When a judge dismisses a case, typically when a plaintiff fails to appear to prosecute the case. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The dismissal of an action, suit, motion, etc., is an order or judgment finally disposing of it by sending it out of court, though without a trial of the issues involved. Frederick y. Bank, 106 HI. 149; Dowllngv. Polack, 18 Cal. 627; … [Read more...]