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n/a. Answered on Feb 01st, 2013 at 7:01 PM. I've never seen the phrase "judgment of dismissal." A judgment is when the magistrate rules for one of the parties. A dismissal is when the magistrate denies the case without making a ruling.

Noun. 1. judgment of dismissal - a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial. dismissal, judgement of dismissal. judicial decision, judgment, judgement - (law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it.

A dismissed case means that a lawsuit is closed with no finding of guilt and no conviction for the defendant in a criminal case by a court of law. ... A dismissed case will still remain on the defendant's criminal record.

A case may be dismissed for want of prosecution (DWOP)on failure of any party seeking affirmative relief to appear for any hearing or trial, or failing to take certain specified actions of which the party had notice. Once signed, the DWOP dismissal order has the effect of closing the case.

Cases dismissed with prejudice usually can't be reopened. A judge will only reopen a dismissal with prejudice case under very narrow, specific circumstances. Cases dismissed without prejudice, on the other hand, can typically be reopened for any reason.

Dismissal. A discharge of an individual or corporation from employment. The disposition of a civil or criminal proceeding or a claim or charge made therein by a court order without a trial or prior to its completion which, in effect, is a denial of the relief sought by the commencement of the action.

The final document in the case is a "GENERAL JUDGEMENT OF DISMISSAL". The body reads; "Written notice was sent to the plaintiff that the case will be dismissed against each non-appearing defendant for want of prosecution, as set forth in Uniform Trial Code Rules 7.020.

Rule 41 (a) (I) allows a plaintiff to dismiss his action without court order at any time before service by the adverse party of an answer or of a motion for summary judgment. Lower federal court decisions are in conflict over what constitutes an answer or a motion for summary judgment under this rule.

A motion to dismiss is a party's request to a court to dismiss a case because of settlement, voluntary withdrawal, procedural defect or claim is one for which the law provides a remedy. Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 41(a) [USCS Fed Rules Civ Proc R 41] a plaintiff may voluntarily dismiss the case.

Final Order Definition: An order or judgment of the Court that finally disposes of the rights of the parties. ... Similarly, an order setting aside a default judgment, with or without terms, is interlocutory, whereas an order dismissing an application to set aside a default judgment is final."

Final Order Definition: An order or judgment of the Court that finally disposes of the rights of the parties. Related Terms: Interlocutory, Interim Order, Appeal. Also known as a final award or a final judgment.

The disposition of a civil or criminal proceeding or a claim or charge made therein by a court order without a trial or prior to its completion which, in effect, is a denial of the relief sought by the commencement of the action.

The last decision from a court that resolves all issues in dispute and settles the parties' rights with respect to those issues. A final judgment leaves nothing except decisions on how to enforce the judgment, whether to award costs, and whether to file an appeal.

The grant of summary judgment usually results in a final judgment only if the grant resolves all issues as to all parties. An order for summary judgment is interlocutory if it does not entirely end the proceedings before the trial court.

Two-Dismissal Rule Law and Legal Definition. Two dismissal rule refers to a rule that a notice of voluntary dismissal operates as an adjudication on the merits when it is filed by a plaintiff who has already dismissed the same claim in another court. This rule is codified at Fed. R. Civ.