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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 Louisiana, parties to a lawsuit have the right to voluntarily dismiss their claims, which is often referred to as a nonsuit. According to Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 1671, a plaintiff may dismiss their lawsuit without a court order by filing a motion for dismissal at any time before submitting the case for decision. This right is typically absolute until the plaintiff has presented all of their evidence in the case, except for rebuttal evidence. However, if a defendant has already filed a counterclaim or there are other parties involved who might be affected by the dismissal, the court may impose conditions on the dismissal to protect the rights of those parties. Additionally, if the dismissal occurs after the trial has started, the court may require the plaintiff to pay the defendant's costs. It's important to note that the right to nonsuit is subject to certain limitations and conditions, and an attorney can provide specific guidance based on the circumstances of the case.

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