Nonsuit

A judgment given against the plaintiff when he is unable to prove his case, or, when he neglects or refuses to proceed to trial, judgment of nonsuit dismisses the action, but does not determine the issues. Voluntary nonsuit is an abandonment of his cause by the plaintiff either before the trial is commenced, or during the presentation of his case. Involuntary nonsuit is judgment of nonsuit ordered by the court where plaintiff fails to appear, or where he has given no evidence on which a verdict in his favor could be rendered.