Dismissive - Law Dictionary Search Results

mistrial

without a verdict because of error, necessity, prejudicial misconduct, or a hung jury see also manifest necessity compare dismissal, trial de novo

whether an individual debtor's chapter 7 filing is presumed to be an abuse of the Bankruptcy Code requiring dismissal or conversion of the case (generally to chapter 13). Abuse is presumed if the debtor's aggregate current monthly

laches

undue delay in asserting a right or privilege compare statute of limitations 2 a : a doctrine permitting dismissal of a suit because a plaintiff's unreasonable delay in asserting a right or privilege has been detrimental to

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forum non conveniens

conveniens [New Latin, literally, unsuitable tribunal] : a doctrine allowing a court with jurisdiction over a case to dismiss it because the convenience of the parties and the interest of justice would be better served if the

probation

course of employment or education as a result of a violation of standards and with the possibility of dismissal if standards are not met 2 a : the suspension of all or part of a sentence and

diversion

during which the defendant participates in a rehabilitation program or makes restitution and after which the charges are dismissed if the rehabilitation or restitution is completed compare probation di··ver·sion·ary [-vər-zhə-ner-ē, -shə-] adj

director

fiduciary duty to the shareholders in the exercise of their powers. Directors have the power to appoint and dismiss officers, declare and pay dividends on stock, initiate major corporate actions such as mergers or dissolution, and determine

de minimis

lacking significance or importance : so minor as to be disregarded compare substantial NOTE: An action may be dismissed if the claim or cause is considered de minimis.

charge

[a against earnings] 4 : a formal allegation of an offense or wrongdoing [based on a that was dismissed "National Law Journal"] see also complaint, indictment, information vt charged charg·ing 1 a : to impose a task

certify

true or as reported or as meeting a standard [refused to the suit as a class action and dismissed it "Marcia Coyle"] 2 : to guarantee (a personal check) as to signature and amount by so indicating

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