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Parties to a lawsuit generally have an absolute right to nonsuit (dismiss) their own claims for relief at any time during the litigation until they have introduced all evidence other than rebuttal evidence at trial.

In Kansas, parties to a lawsuit have the right to voluntarily dismiss their case, which is often referred to as a nonsuit. This right is typically absolute, meaning that a party can choose to dismiss their claims without the need for the court's permission. However, this right must be exercised before the party has presented all of its evidence in the case, excluding rebuttal evidence. Once a party has begun to present its main body of evidence at trial, the right to nonsuit is no longer absolute and may require the court's approval. This is to prevent parties from dismissing a case late in the trial process after the court and other parties have invested significant time and resources. The specific rules and procedures for voluntary dismissal in Kansas are governed by the Kansas Code of Civil Procedure.

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