Voluntary dismissal is appropriate when, for a variety of reasons including strategic or tactical reasons, a plaintiff wants to dismiss his or her claim or claims, or wants to dismiss a party or parties from the action. Because voluntary dismissal is without prejudice, a plaintiff may choose to voluntarily dismiss when wishing to replead a claim in a different forum.

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