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The document is a Voluntary Dismissal of Civil Petition form used in the Family Court of the State of Delaware. It allows a petitioner to formally dismiss their petition when the respondent has not engaged in the legal process, such as filing an appearance or attending hearings. The form includes sections for identifying parties, case details, and requires signatures from the petitioner or their attorney.

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What is the federal rule for voluntary dismissal?

Federal Rule 41(a) permits voluntary dismissal without court approval only up until the filing of the answer or a motion for summary judgment; in Maine such voluntary dismissal may come as late as the eve of trial, at a time when other parties may have expended great time and effort as to the plaintiff or the defendant

What does it mean when the plaintiff gives notice of voluntary dismissal without prejudice?

Whereas a case that is dismissed with prejudice is dismissed permanently, a case that is dismissed without prejudice is only dismissed temporarily. This temporary dismissal means that the plaintiff is allowed to re-file charges, alter the claim, or bring the case to another court.

How many times can a plaintiff voluntarily dismiss?

A plaintiff, under rule 41 (a) (i), is permitted to dismiss voluntarily only once: Unless otherwise stated in the notice of dismissal or stipulation, the dismissal is without prejudice, except that a notice of dismissal operates as an adjudication upon the merits when filed- by a plaintiff who has once dismissed in

What is a voluntary dismissal in a civil case?

Voluntary dismissal is termination of a lawsuit by voluntary request of the plaintiff (the party who originally filed the lawsuit).

What is the stipulation of voluntary dismissal?

A stipulation of dismissal is a written agreement by all parties to a lawsuit requesting the court dismiss the case. In other words, all parties agree to dismiss the case.