Definition of DISMISSAL in Black's Law Dictionary 4th Edition – Legal dictionary – Glossary of legal terms.
Definition of DISMISSAL
An order or judgment finally disposing of an action, suit, motion, etc., by sending it out of court, though without a trial of the issues involved. Brackenridge v. State, 27 Tex. App. 513, 11 S.W. 630, 4 L.R.A. 360. The term is often used to indicate an adjudication on the merits. Knbx v. Crump, 15 Ga.App. 697, 84 S.E. 169, 173; Butler v. McSweeney, 222 Mass. 5, 109 N.E. 653, 655. Although use of the term frequently signifies that it is not decision on merits. Wight v. Wight, 272 Mass. 154, 172 N.E. 335, 336.
A release or discharge from employment. Taggart v. School Dist. No. 52, Carroll County, Mo. App., 88 S.W.2d 447, 449; Gentner v. Board of Education of Los Angeles City High School Dist., 219 Cal. 135, 25 P.2d 824.
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