What does “without prejudice” mean?
Jasmine Weg's Answer
Construction Lawnew york, USA9 years experience
Quick Answer
A case dismissed with prejudice is final and cannot be refiled, while a dismissal without prejudice allows for the possibility of re-filing in the future.
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Key risks
Potential Risk
Risk of losing the ability to refile a case if dismissed with prejudice.
Potential Risk
Potential misunderstandings about the implications of dismissal terms.
Potential Risk
Not recognizing the strategic value of dismissals when negotiating settlements.
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So imagine you're playing with magnet tiles and someone comes over and knocks down what you've done.
If you say, I'm done playing and I'm never doing this again, that's with prejudice.
But if you say, I'm done for now, but I might come back and play again later, that's without prejudice.
So in law, when a case is dismissed with prejudice, that means it's over. You can't bring it back.
But if it's dismissed without prejudice, you can try again later.
