involuntary dismissal

A court’s dismissal of a lawsuit because the plaintiff failed to prosecute or failed to comply with a procedural rule or court order. Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b). [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 1721–1842; Pretrial Procedure 551–602. C.J.S. Dismissal and Nonsuit §§ 43, 49–73.]

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词条贡献者

法律翻译李黎，毕业于欧洲顶尖的高级翻译学院，专注翻译各类与福利、薪酬及雇佣有关的法律文件。