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nol-pros
nol-pros nol-prossed nol-pros·sing vt : to discontinue by entering a nolle prosequi vi : to enter a nolle prosequi … nol-pros nol-prossed nol-pros·sing vt : to discontinue by entering a nolle prosequi vi : to enter a nolle prosequi
Retraxit
Retraxit (he has withdrawn), a disused proceeding somewhat similar to a nolle prosequi, except that a retraxit was a bar to any future action for the same cause; whereas a nolle … prosequi, except that a retraxit was a bar to any future action for the same cause; whereas a nolle prosequi is not, unless made after judgment. See DISCONTINUANCE.
non prosequitur
not prosecute] : a judgment entered against a plaintiff for failure to appear to prosecute a suit compare nolle prosequi
Nol pros
An abbrev of Nolle prosequi
VerbarNon prosequitur
A judgment entered against the plaintiff in a suit where he does not appear to prosecute See Nolle prosequi
De melioribus damnis, judgment
trespass, the plaintiff might cure the defect by taking judgment de melioribus damnis against one, and entering a nolle prosequi as to the others, 1 Chit. Arch. Prac., 12th Edn.
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