1614
In forceOrder dismissing proceeding—effect
Chapter 2Civil proceedings generally
Part 2.16Judgments and other orders
1614 Order dismissing proceeding—effect
(1)
This rule applies to the dismissal of—
(a)
a proceeding, either generally or in relation to any cause of action; or
(b)
a claim, or any part of a claim, for relief in a proceeding.
(2)
Subject to the order for dismissal, the dismissal does not prevent the plaintiff in the proceeding from starting a fresh proceeding or claiming the same relief in a fresh proceeding.
(3)
However, if the dismissal follows a decision on the merits, the plaintiff must not claim any relief in relation to the same cause of action in any subsequent proceeding in a court.
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