Glossary

A determination by a jury, made at the direction of the judge. A directed verdict happens in cases where there…

Granted by the court to release a debtor from most of his debts that were included in a bankruptcy. Any…

Providing the consumer with his or her credit history as required by the FCRA. Experian provides consumer credit report disclosures…

The pre-trial devices that can be used by one party to obtain facts and information about the case from the…

Finally disposing of the cause without further consideration. May be voluntary or involuntary. When involuntary, there is usually lack of…

Dismissal with leave is failure to appear. A warrant for arrest may be issued.

When a case is dismissed for good reason and the plaintiff is barred from bringing an action on the same…

Dismissal without leave means that there is no permission to amend or refile a complaint, it is dismissed completely. It…

Prosecution Charges dismissed after specified time (90 days to 1 year) provided certain conditions have been met such as participating…

When a case is dismissed but the plaintiff is allowed to bring a new suit on the same claim.