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What does Not to Pty Contemp Dismissan mean in a maryland divorce case? Thank you
Asked on 9/10/10, 7:07 pm
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It's "notice to party of contemplated dismissal." It means that the court is about to dismiss a case due to inactivity. If a party wants the case to remain active, he/she needs to file a motion to defer dismissal and explain why the case should remain in effect and not be dismissed.
Answered on 9/15/10, 7:47 pm