It means the case was dismissed, the case is no longer pending. It can be reinstated, which usually means there is something wrong with the pleadings or service that can be corrected and the case will then continue after a motion to reinstate is filed, showing the error(s) or omission(s) has/have been corrected.
You file an answer and file a motion to dismiss, citing a legal reason why the case should be dismissed. Then you ask the court for a hearing so that you can argue your motion.
To dismiss a case in court, a party must file a motion to dismiss with the court. The motion should include legal reasons why the case should be dismissed, such as lack of evidence or legal basis. The judge will then review the motion and make a decision on whether to dismiss the case.
The attorney or the party whose case is dismissed will be able to make a motion to reinstate the case. This would have been a procedural dismissal and would likely have been made without prejudice to being refiled or reinstated. If the absence had been due to some type of excusable neglect or unavoidable circumstances, the court will probably reinstate the case. If the attorney deliberately without excuse missed the court date, the party might still get the case reinstated if the court is convinced a dismissal would be an injustice to the party if through no fault of his own the case had been dismissed. Depending on all the circumstances, it is certainly possible that the dismissal could be final. In that case, the party would have to appeal the trial court's dismissal to get it reversed.
When you want a court to do something, you make a motion. If you make a motion to dismiss, you move to dismiss. If I moved to dismiss, I'm asking the court to dismiss whatever case is in front of me.
It means that for some legal reason the court has dismissed the charges against the individual. A case may be dismissed "with prejudice" or "without prejudice."
The court case was dismissed because the evidence presented was insufficient to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
If a court case is dismissed with prejudice the matter cannot be tried again.
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.
you can reinstate the courts hearing
If you are referring to a case that got dismissed for lack of prosecution, the time limit may vary according to state law. Generally, however, it is beneficial to apply to the court with a Motion to Reinstate (or it called be called a Motion to Vacate Dismissal) as soon as possible. It is important to demonstrate promptness in trying to get the case reinstated. The motion should set forth valid reasons for not appearing in court, filing a required pleading, or not doing whatever may have led to the dismissal. A copy of the motion has to be mailed to the other party. Call the Clerk of Court or the Judge's office to determine if a hearing will be needed on the motion.
It means that the case is dismissed because the plaintiff did not show up in court.