Category:Nonsuit

Non"suit`, n. (law)

Defn: 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.

Nonsuit Non"suit`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Nonsuited; p. pr. & vb. n. Nonsuiting.] (law)

Defn: to determine, adjudge, or record (a plaintiff) as having Dropped his suit, upon his withdrawal or failure to follow it up. "when two are joined in a writ, and one is nonsuited." Z. Swift.

Nonsuit Non"suit`, a.

Defn: nonsuited. D. A. Tyng.