About The Word Nonsuit
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What's The Definition Of Nonsuit?Synonyms | Synonyms for Nonsuit: Related Terms | Find terms related to Nonsuit: See Also | Nonsuit In Webster's Dictionary \Non"suit`\, n. (Law)
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) 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. Nonsuited. --D. A. Tyng. |
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