Plaintiff’s Notice of Dismissal – Ohio Court

The “Plaintiff’s Notice of Dismissal” is a legal document utilized in the Cleveland Municipal Housing Court. This form is used by the plaintiff to formally dismiss one or more causes of action in a lawsuit. This document ensures that the dismissal of specific causes of action is officially recorded in the court’s records, either without prejudice (allowing for re-filing in the future) or with prejudice (preventing re-filing).

This form is a critical document used to dismiss one or more causes of action in a lawsuit filed in the Cleveland Municipal Housing Court. Follow these steps to accurately complete the form:

Step-by-Step Instructions

Court Information

1. • At the top of the form, you will see the title “Cleveland Municipal Housing Court” and the name of the judge, Judge W. Moná Scott. This section is pre-filled.

Date

1. • Enter the current date in the blank space provided next to “Date.”

Plaintiff Information

1. • Fill in the name of the plaintiff (the person who filed the lawsuit) in the designated blank space.

Case Number

1. • Enter the case number associated with your lawsuit in the space labeled “Case Number.” This number is typically provided by the court when the case is filed.

Defendant Information

1. • Fill in the name(s) of the defendant(s) (the person or persons being sued) in the blank space provided.

Causes of Action

1. • Indicate which causes of action you are dismissing by checking the appropriate box:
     • Check the first box if you are dismissing only the first cause of action.
     • Check the second box if you are dismissing both the first and second causes of action.
     • Check the third box if you are dismissing only the second cause of action.

Type of Dismissal

1. • Specify the nature of the dismissal by checking one of the following boxes:
     • “Without prejudice, at plaintiff’s costs” if you wish to dismiss the action but retain the right to re-file in the future.
     • “With prejudice, at plaintiff’s costs” if you wish to dismiss the action permanently, forfeiting the right to re-file.

Signature

1. • The form must be signed by the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorney. Enter the name and sign in the space provided.

Example

If you are dismissing the first cause of action without prejudice, your form should look like this:

• The date is filled in.
• Your name as the plaintiff is filled in.
• The case number is filled in.
• The defendant’s name is filled in.
• The box next to “First cause of action is dismissed” is checked.
• The box next to “Without prejudice, at plaintiff’s costs” is checked.
• Your signature or the signature of your attorney is at the bottom of the form.

Submission

After completing the form, submit it to the Cleveland Municipal Housing Court. Ensure you keep a copy for your records.

By following these steps, you can accurately fill out the “Plaintiff’s Notice of Dismissal” form, ensuring that the court correctly processes your request to dismiss specific causes of action in your case.