Plea in abatement

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003770",
  "term": "Plea in abatement",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A procedural defense raised by a defendant that challenges the court's jurisdiction or the plaintiff's right to bring the action, without addressing the merits of the case itself. This plea asserts a defect in the lawsuit that requires its temporary suspension or dismissal, such as a misnomer of a party or a pending prior action between the same parties. If successful, it typically results in the abatement of the action rather than a final judgment on the claims.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/plea-in-abatement/"
}