A case is dismissed without prejudice if 1) it is not resolved on the merits but for some reason is technically deficient as filed and the judge so rules, or, 2) the plaintiff moves for a voluntary dismissal for some reason.
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.
It should be noted that the court upon a motion for a directed verdict may in appropriate circumstances deny that motion and grant instead a new trial, or a voluntary dismissal without prejudice under Rule 41(a)(2).
When a court dismisses an action, they can either do so “with prejudice” or “without prejudice.” Dismissal with prejudice means that the plaintiff cannot refile the same claim again in that court.
CR 59. NEW TRIAL, RECONSIDERATION, AND AMENDMENT OF JUDGMENTS. (a) Grounds for New Trial or Reconsideration. On the motion of the party aggrieved, a. verdict may be vacated and a new trial granted to all or any of the parties, and on all issues, or on.
28 U.S.C. § 1291. So to be appealable, dismissals without prejudice must produce a final decision. And a final decision is normally one that “ends the litigation on the merits and leaves nothing for the court to do but execute the judgment.” 6.
The Court may enter an order of dismissal without prejudice for failure to take action of record during the past 12 months.