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It means that it is gone, for now. It could be refiled and restarted, but when it is dismissed the judge sees a problem or that the evidence isn't there for the case. So, until more evidence is produced or something else is introduced into the case it is closed.

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Not enough information is given. HOW was it desmissed WITH prejudice, or WITHOUT prejudice? If it was dismissed with prejudice it cannot be re-filed and the case (for THAT particular charge) is over and done with. If it was dismissed without prejudice, that means the case can be re-filed and re-opened by the prosecutor.

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If, during the presentation of the case in court, the presiding judge believes that insufficient legal justification for the charge exists, or that the case is legally deficient in some manner, can dismiss it. The big question is - does the judge dismiss it WITH prejudice or WITHOUT prejudice? Dismissal with prejudice means that the defendant cannot have those same charges reinstated against them. Dismissal without prejudice means that the exact same charges can be reinstated if/when the legal insufficiency is corrected.

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If it is dismissed, it is dismissed. What you need to find out is if it was dismissed WITH prejudice or WITHOUT prejudice.

When a case is "adjudicated" it has been heard on its merits and any dismissal of such a case is necessarily WITH prejudice. Dismissals without prejudice are the result of some type of court procedural problem, like failure to make discovery, failure to file proper pleadings, etc. Those cases have been dismissed without an adjudication on the merits and may be refiled as long as the applicable statute of limitations has not expired.

Once a case has been adjudicated; however, a dismissal is final and must be appealed or reopened under some other method such as by motion for a new trial.

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Whether it's a civil or a criminal case, it means the case no longer exists. It means a judge has ruled that the case is over and nothing else can be pursued in court in the matter.

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What does it mean when a case status reads dismissed on a civil case?

If it is dismissed without prejudice the case can be filed for suit again. And, if it is with prejudice the case will have notes from the judge and be permanently closed.


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No, a case cannot be dismissed at a summons. A summons is an official document issued by the court compelling a person to answer charges either in civil or criminal Court. The case for which the summons was issued could be dismissed at any time.


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Depends on what type of case you have: If it is civil then yes If it is criminal then no


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The question makes no sense. A "charge" refers to a criminal charge. A civil case refers to a case that is not criminal.


What can happen after litigation?

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What does disposed mean in a court of law vs dismissed?

If a case is dismissed means the Judge threw the case out of court. If a juror is dismissed, the juror is told to go home and another juror replaces him. The disposition is the final outcome. That is when the judge is through with the case. If it is a civil case, one side either has to pay the other side or not. If it is a criminal case, one person goes to jail or walks free. Anyway, everyone leaves the court room.


What if both parties fail to show for a civil hearing?

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If a criminal case was dismissed can that case be open at a later date?

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Can you sue if the case is dismissed with prejudice?

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