What is the name of your state? Virginia
Does having a case dismissed with prejudice prevent me from ever filing another suit against the same person, if the new lawsuit is for a DIFFERENT amount? My reading of Virginia law states that a plaintiff can not suit the same person for the same amount. Do I have any leeway legally? BTW, my case (a counter-suit) was never heard due to me missing the hearing because of car trouble (I called the court to inform), but case was heard anyway. Thanks.
Does having a case dismissed with prejudice prevent me from ever filing another suit against the same person, if the new lawsuit is for a DIFFERENT amount? My reading of Virginia law states that a plaintiff can not suit the same person for the same amount. Do I have any leeway legally? BTW, my case (a counter-suit) was never heard due to me missing the hearing because of car trouble (I called the court to inform), but case was heard anyway. Thanks.