inactive case

A pending case that is not proceeding toward resolution.

• This may occur for several reasons, such as nonservice, want of prosecution, or (in a criminal case) the defendant’s having absconded.

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译者Mathew，国际知名法学院国际仲裁与争端解决专业，擅长翻译各种与美国国内仲裁相关的法律文件。