Involuntary dismissal is the termination of a court case despite the plaintiff's objection.
In United States federal courts, involuntary dismissal is governed by Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) Rule 41(b).
Involuntary dismissal is made by a defendant through a motion for dismissal, on grounds that plaintiff is not prosecuting the case, is not complying with a court order, or to comply with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Involuntary dismissal is a punishment that courts may use when a party to a case is not acting properly.
Involuntary dismissal bars the case from being brought to court again, unless the judge says otherwise.