It means that the lawsuit has been dismissed, typically after being decided on the merits, and cannot be refiled.
The foregoing answer is correct. The dismissal with prejudice can also be voluntary on the part of the plaintiff. That is often a condition of a settlement of litigation.
When a case is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be filed again ever.
If a court case is dismissed with prejudice you cannot be charged with that exact same case again.
It means that the lawsuit has been dismissed but may be refiled later.
It means that the lawsuit has been dismissed, typically after being decided on the merits, and cannot be refiled.
The foregoing answer is correct. The dismissal with prejudice can also be voluntary on the part of the plaintiff. That is often a condition of a settlement of litigation.
It depends on the type of the dismissal. Dismissal WITH prejudice means that the charges cannot be brought against that defendant again.. Dismissal WITHOUT prejudice means that the charges MAY be re-filed against the defendant.
if the owing party fails to follow though with payment
Not necessarily - there are two types of Dismissal. Dismissal WITH prejudice... and... Dismissal WITHOUT prejudice. With prejudice mean that the judge has thrown that particular charge out and it cannot be brought against you again. Without preudice means that he is temporarily dismissing but it does NOT bar the same case from being re-insiituted.
In all civil cases, the term "without prejudice" means that the Plaintiff may file a lawsuit based on the same cause of action a second time. Many states limit the Plaintiff to only one re-filing.
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It means just what the wod implies, they were dismissed. However- there are two types of dismissal; dismissal WITH prejudice, and dismissal WITHOUT prejudice. "With" means that the charge "goes away" and that particular charge cannot be re-instituted. "Without" means that although the charge was dismissed you CAN be re-charged once again. You definitely need to find out which one applies to you. A "dismissed" conviction does not mean that you're found "not guilty," or were "pardoned." The record will appear on your criminal history record.
No, only the prosecutor can issue a Nolle Prossequi (I decline to prosecute) - and only a judgecan issue a dismissal.
In general, it means that the lawsuit may not be refiled, and as such, it operates as an adjudication on the merits. The dismissal may be voluntary (that is, the plaintiff dismisses with prejudice when a settlement has been consummated), or it may be involuntary (often as an extreme sanction imposed by the court for disobedience to court orders). The concept also exists in other judicial forums, such as Bankruptcy Court, and has a similar import.
The type of dismissal HAS to be specified. If it wasn't - ask. It can make a BIG difference.
It means exactly what it says. It was disposed of due to a request for dismissal. What you REALLY need to find out is - was the dismissal WITH prejudice or WITHOUT prejudice. IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
When a lawsuit reaches a settlement with prejudice it means that the case is won. A person may still have to pay money or relinquish claims to a debt collector.
Rule 41(b) is one of the Federal Rules of Procedure for lawsuits in the federal courts. It deals with Involuntary Dismissals. This rule provides that if a plaintiff fails to prosecute his/her claim or to comply with the Rules or orders of the Court, the defendant may ask the court to dismiss the complaint. Under the right circumstances if the plaintiff cannot or will not move the case forward or obey a rule or order, the court can dismiss the case. Under the federal rules, this type of dismissal operates as an adjudication on the merits and is a dismissal WITH prejudice unless the order specifically says that the dismissal is without prejudice. If the court order says "dismissed pursuant to Rule 41(b)", then it may not be reinstated. If the order says "dismissed without prejudice pursuant to Rule 41(b), then it may be reinstated.