in the interest of justice prepositional phrase2 •The legal principle which allows judges to exercise discretion to ensure fairness and equity in a case, rather than adhere to rigid procedural rules.In his memorandum decision, the learned trial judge reviewed the evidence at length and stated the reasons that compelled him to hold that a new trial was required in the interest of justice. — 1955 •(US) The reason of case dismissal used when the judge decides that justice will be best served when the case is dismissed. This reason can also be used with other than dismissal motions.
