nonsuit

nonsuit Definition

non·suit (nän′so̵̅o̅t′)

noun

a judgment against a plaintiff for failing to proceed to trial, to establish a valid case, or to produce adequate evidence
the ending of a lawsuit by the voluntary withdrawal of the plaintiff

Etymology: ME noun suyt < Anglo-Fr nonsute: see non- & suit

transitive verb

to bring a nonsuit against (a plaintiff or his case)

nonsuit Law Definition

The dismissal of a case by the judge for procedural infirmity or lack of any evidence, without reaching a decision on the merits.
A plaintiffs voluntary dismissal of a case.

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