There can be Consequences when Voluntarily Dismissing Lawsuit

There can be consequences when you voluntarily dismiss a lawsuit simply because you don’t want to deal with the claim anymore. Or, you realize there are problems with your claim. Such consequences can arise if there is a basis for the prevailing party to recover attorney’s fees. Thus, don’t think you can just voluntarily dismiss your case without dealing with attorney’s fees. These are consequences you may need to deal with if you want to voluntarily dismiss your lawsuit. “The general rule is that when a plaintiff voluntarily dismisses an action, the defendant is the ‘prevailing party' within the meaning of...