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Meaning of nonsuit

Webster

nonsuit (n.)

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.

Webster

nonsuit (v. t.)

To determine, adjudge, or record (a plaintiff) as having dropped his suit, upon his withdrawal or failure to follow it up.

Webster

nonsuit (a.)

Nonsuited.

nonsuit Sentence Examples

1. The judge granted a nonsuit to the defendant due to insufficient evidence.
2. The plaintiff failed to establish a prima facie case, resulting in a nonsuit.
3. A material defect in the complaint led to the court issuing a nonsuit.
4. The plaintiff decided to voluntarily nonsuit their own case before trial.
5. The defendant's motion for a nonsuit was denied as the plaintiff had presented sufficient evidence.
6. The trial court's nonsuit decision was reversed on appeal, returning the case to trial.
7. The court granted a partial nonsuit, dismissing only certain claims while allowing others to proceed.
8. After a directed verdict of nonsuit, the jury was instructed to return a verdict in favor of the defendant.
9. A nonsuit is typically granted before the defendant presents their case.
10. The unauthorized absence of the plaintiff or their counsel may result in a nonsuit being granted.

FAQs About the word nonsuit

What is the meaning of the word nonsuit

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

What are the synonyms of the word nonsuit

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What are the antonyms of the word nonsuit

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What is the usage of word nonsuit

The judge granted a nonsuit to the defendant due to insufficient evidence.

The plaintiff failed to establish a prima facie case, resulting in a nonsuit.

How to use the word nonsuit in a sentence?

A material defect in the complaint led to the court issuing a nonsuit.

The plaintiff decided to voluntarily nonsuit their own case before trial.