Legal Question in Civil Litigation in District of Columbia
Voluntary Withdrawal by Plaintiff of Civil Suit
Case is in pre trial discovery state. If we file a voluntary withdrawal, will we have to pay the legal fees of the defendant?
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Re: Voluntary Withdrawal by Plaintiff of Civil Suit
READ THIS FIRST: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop reading now.
RESPONSE: No. See Va. Code 8.01-380(B). Assuming there are no counterclaims, cross claims, or third party claims, you have a right to take one "nonsuit" without consequence.
Re: Voluntary Withdrawal by Plaintiff of Civil Suit
READ THIS FIRST: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop reading now.
RESPONSE: No. See Va. Code 8.01-380(B). Assuming there are no counterclaims, cross claims, or third party claims, you have a right to take one "nonsuit" without consequence.
Re: Voluntary Withdrawal by Plaintiff of Civil Suit
READ THIS FIRST: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop reading now.
RESPONSE: No. See Va. Code 8.01-380(B). Assuming there are no counterclaims, cross claims, or third party claims, you have a right to take one "nonsuit" without consequence.
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