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What does court deny defendant motion to dismiss declaratory judgment mean?
The case moves on
What is dismissed or not prosecuted mean as a court disposition?
The effect is the same with regard to the defendant, but these events take place at different parts of the process. If the state decides not to prosecute (called a nolle prosequi), the case never reaches the court. A case is dismissed by the court after someone has been charged and the court either finds there is insufficient evidence to prove the charge, or on a motion from one of the parties to the case.
What does acd mean in legal terms?
Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal (ACD) means that the court has adjourned from hearing the case in consideration of a dismissal of charges. This typically indicates that the charges pressed against the defendant are soon to be dismissed as a motion for dismissal is being granted.
In a child support case what does it mean with the court has enter a motion of default?
It means that the defendant hasn't shown up in court and the court finds on behalf the plaintiff.
What does it mean to amend a court order?
Essentially, it means "changed" or "restated". A good example may be when a Plaintiff's original complaint is dismissed after the Defendant files a motion asking the court to do so, argument on the motion occurs, and the court grants the motion. Generally, the Plaintiff is given permission to "amend" the complaint, such that the next version of it is called the "Amended Complaint".
How can the parties stipulate to dismiss an appeal from the lower court?
Who do you mean by "the parties?" Only the party that filed the appeal can file a motion requesting that it be dismissed. The opposing party would have to file a motion with the appeals court asking that it be dismissed, and give good legal reason why. The Appellant would not have to give any reason in their motion. The fact that they simply asked is sufficient.
Dismissal for Want of Presecution mean?
It means the case against the defendant is being dismissed because (usually) the complaining witness has failed to show up in court for whatever reason.
What does a 730 motion to proceed mean?
A 730 motion to proceed is a legal term to determine the sanity of the defendant. The defendant would be evaluated by a psychiatrist to determine if they are fit for trial.
What does state's motion to revoke bond mean?
A state's motion to revoke bond is a legal request asking the court to cancel a defendant's bail and return them to custody. This is typically done when the defendant has violated the conditions of their release or is deemed a flight risk. If granted, the defendant could be held in jail until their trial.
What does it mean when a case is dismissed plantuf did not show?
It means that the case is dismissed because the plaintiff did not show up in court.
What does this mean the court orders that costs are taxed against defendant?
That means the defendant has to pay them out of his own pocket.
What does it mean when a court case is dismissed but shows up on a background check?
It should be known HOW the case was dismissed. WITHprejudice or WITHOUT prejudice.Also, having a case dismissed does not mean that the record of your arrestdisappears and ceases to exist.
