nonsuits
plural of nonsuit
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Source: Wiktionary
Non"suit`, n. (Law)
Definition: A neglect or failure by the plaintiff to follow up his suit; a stopping of the suit; a renunciation or withdrawal of the cause by the plaintiff, either because he is satisfied that he can not support it, or upon the judge's expressing his opinion. A compulsory nonsuit is a nonsuit ordered by the court on the ground that the plaintiff on his own showing has not made out his case.
Non"suit`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Nonsuited; p. pr. & vb. n. Nonsuiting.] (Law)
Definition: To determine, adjudge, or record (a plaintiff) as having dropped his suit, upon his withdrawal or failure to follow it up. "When two are joined in a writ, and one is nonsuited." Z. Swift.
Non"suit`, a.
Definition: Nonsuited. D. A. Tyng.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 December 2024
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