Construction
What is a Nonsuit and Why They Now Scare Plaintiffs’ Lawyers
Virginia can be a difficult forum for plaintiffs. One tremendous advantage to plaintiffs, however, has been the “nonsuit”. So long as there are no cross-claims or counterclaims filed, a plaintiff has an absolute right to request a dismissal without prejudice and has a right to re-file their case. This statute in essence gives a plaintiff…
August 24, 2009