Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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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).

voluntary dismissal

See DISMISSAL (1).

voluntary dismissal.

A plaintiff's dismissal of a lawsuit at the plaintiffs own request or by stipulation of all the parties. Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a).2. A release or discharge from employment. See DISCHARGE (7).