For a court-approved voluntary dismissal, which action is typically filed?

• A. Notice Of Dismissal
• B. Stipulation
• C. Motion For Voluntary Dismissal
• D. Writ Of Execution

Answer: (C)

When a party needs the court’s blessing to end a case after it has begun, the action is a formal request to dismiss that goes to the judge. This is typically done by filing a Motion for Voluntary Dismissal, asking the court to dismiss the action (with or without prejudice) and to issue an order reflecting the dismissal. A Notice of Dismissal is usually only available before an answer or dispositive motion and doesn’t secure a court order once the case has progressed. A Stipulation of dismissal is possible when both sides agree, but the standard path to obtain judicial approval in a post-answer stage is through a motion. A Writ of Execution has nothing to do with dismissing the case; it’s about enforcing a judgment.