Legal Definitions - throw out

Definition:

throw out, vb. - to dismiss a claim or lawsuit.

Example:

The judge decided to throw out the case due to lack of evidence.

Explanation: When a judge throws out a case, it means that they have dismissed it and it will not be heard in court. This can happen if there is not enough evidence to support the claim or if the claim is not valid. The example illustrates this definition by showing that the judge decided to throw out the case because there was not enough evidence to support it.