Last Updated: April 22, 2009
Voluntary Dismissals
With certain limited exceptions relating to class actions and receiverships, a plaintiff may dismiss an action voluntarily without order of court:
(i) by filing a notice of dismissal at any time before service by the adverse party of an answer or of a motion for summary judgment, whichever first occurs, or
(ii) by filing a stipulation of dismissal signed by all parties who have appeared in the action.
Dismissal of Adversary Proceeding to Deny or Revoke Discharge
Refer to Local Rule 7041-1 for guidance.
Step-by-Step Procedures:
Select [Adversary>Notices]
Enter case number and click Next
Select Notice of Dismissal of Adversary Proceeding from event pick list
Click Next
Select Party filing the pleading from the party pick list
Click Next
The PDF Document selection page will display.
Click Browse button and navigate to locate the appropriate document/file
View file to verify the correct file is being selected
Click Open button and filename will appear in the browse window
Click Next
The Modify Text page will display. Click down arrow to select a prefix if applicable.
Click Next
The Final Text page will display. This is your final opportunity to modify the entry before submitting the filing.
Verify the accuracy of the docket text
Click Next to complete filing process
The Notice of Electronic Filing will display. It is the verification that the filing has been sent electronically to the court.
Copies of this notice and the document filed are emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case. You have a period of 15 days for a one time free look at the document filed.