Without Prejudice Meaning The basic meaning of 'without prejudice' is that statements made in the settlement of an existing dispute cannot be relied upon as evidence against the interests of the relevant party if negotiations fail and the parties then have to formally engage in a dispute resolution procedure.
Dismissal without prejudice means that the judge dismissed the plaintiff's or prosecutor's case without damaging their right to have their matter heard in court later. A prosecutor may ask to withdraw the case against a person to have more time to make a case stronger, find more evidence or question other witnesses.
The traditional meaning of 'without prejudice' it is to allow communications between parties without worrying that those communications, like letters or emails, will be used in court against the writer.
What is a 'without prejudice offer'? A 'without prejudice offer' is when an insurer offers to settle a claim without formally accepting liability for your injury or illness. A without prejudice offer signals a willingness to co-operate and reach a financial settlement without further legal proceedings.
``This is effectively shorthand for saying: 'whilst I am trying to reach a settlement with you, I'm not admitting any part of the case or conceding or waiving any arguments or rights - so, my offers to achieve a commercial deal are without prejudice to my primary position that I'm right and you're wrong'.
: preconceived judgment or opinion. c. : an instance of such opinion or judgment. 2. : injury or damage resulting from some judgment or action of another in disregard of one's rights.
Marking a communication with the words “without prejudice save as to costs” means that the correspondence cannot be shown to the Court until after the main issue is resolved and a concluded settlement agreement has been reached.
Without prejudice means, in general, that the contents of any communications sent by other party in a genuine attempt to try and settle a claim will not be admissible in a court or tribunal.