Part 67 · Dismissal of Civil Actions

Rule 67.05. Dismissal of Plaintiff's Civil Action – Effect on Counterclaim, Cross-Claim, and Ancillary Matters

Amended January 1, 1998 (current) Contains Deadlines

No dismissal, voluntary or involuntary, of a plaintiff's civil action shall operate to dismiss a previously filed counterclaim or cross-claim. No dismissal, voluntary or involuntary, of a plaintiff's civil action shall operate to discontinue any ancillary matter pending before the court. If an ancillary matter is not ruled on within ninety days after the dismissal, it is denied.