Abatement is generally the temporary or permanent halting of a process (a lawsuit) or a situation (a nuisance).
In Pennsylvania, abatement can refer to different legal contexts. In the context of a lawsuit, abatement means the suspension or cessation of judicial proceedings. This can occur for various reasons, such as the death of a party, a lack of jurisdiction, or the resolution of the matter before a verdict is reached. In terms of a nuisance, abatement refers to the removal or cessation of a nuisance, which is an activity or condition that interferes with the use and enjoyment of property. Pennsylvania law allows for the abatement of nuisances through legal action, and in some cases, municipalities may have ordinances that provide for the abatement of certain nuisances. The specific procedures and remedies for abatement will depend on the nature of the nuisance or the reason for the lawsuit's cessation.