Discontinued without prejudice

[Jones18702]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA

What does that mean for a civil complaint?

 

[seniorjudge]

The term is "dismissed without prejudice" which is fancy lawyer talk for, "I can file it again if I want to."

 

[Jones18702]

Thank you.

So this means right now they have retreated but may come back? Can I use that has a defense also if they do return?

 

[seniorjudge]

Q: So this means right now they have retreated but may come back?

A: I don't know if they have "retreated" or not; all I guess is that they have dismissed it without prejudice.



Q: Can I use that has a defense also if they do return?

A: If they sue you again and want to dismiss it again, then tell the judge you want it dismissed WITH prejudice (magic words).