dismissal for want of prosecution

A court’s dismissal of a lawsuit because the plaintiff has failed to pursue the case diligently toward completion. — Abbr. DWOP.

— Also termed dismissal for failure to prosecute; dismissal for lack of prosecution. [Cases: Criminal Law 303.30(1); Federal Civil Procedure 1758; Pretrial Procedure 581–602. C.J.S. Dismissal and Nonsuit §§ 43, 51, 67–73.]

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双语律师Lorna，国际知名商学院金融专业，擅长翻译涉及金融创新和金融科技领域的法律文件。