Abatement is generally the temporary or permanent halting of a process (a lawsuit) or a situation (a nuisance).
In Wyoming, abatement refers to the legal process of suspending or stopping a lawsuit or a nuisance. When it comes to lawsuits, abatement can occur if there is a reason that a case should not proceed, such as the death of a party, a lack of jurisdiction, or the existence of another case between the same parties for the same cause. In terms of nuisances, Wyoming law allows for the abatement of nuisances that affect public health, safety, or welfare. This can include the removal of a public or private nuisance that may be harmful to the public. The process for abatement of a nuisance typically involves a court order after a finding that a nuisance exists. Both types of abatement are governed by state statutes and case law, and the specific procedures and remedies may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.