dismissed for want of equity
dismissed for want of equity. (Of a case) removed from the court’s docket for substantive reasons, usu. because the plaintiff’s allegations are found to be untrue or because the plaintiff’s pleading does not state an adequate claim. See dismissal for want of equity under DISMISSAL(1). [Cases: Pretrial Procedure 552, 622. C.J.S. Dismissal and Nonsuit § 50.]