N.Y. Civil Practice Law and Rules 5013 – Effect of judgment dismissing claim
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Rule 5013. Effect of judgment dismissing claim. A judgment dismissing a cause of action before the close of the proponent's evidence is not a dismissal on the merits unless it specifies otherwise, but a judgment dismissing a cause of action after the close of the proponent's evidence is a dismissal on the merits unless it specifies otherwise.
Terms Used In N.Y. Civil Practice Law and Rules 5013
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.