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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 Wyoming, parties to a lawsuit have the right to voluntarily dismiss their own claims, which is often referred to as a nonsuit. This right is generally absolute and can be exercised at any point during the litigation process until the party has presented all of its evidence, excluding rebuttal evidence, at trial. Once a party begins to present its main evidence at trial, the right to nonsuit without prejudice (meaning the ability to bring the claim again in the future) may be lost, depending on the court's discretion and applicable Wyoming rules and statutes. It's important to note that this right to nonsuit is subject to certain limitations and conditions, such as court approval and the rights of the other parties involved in the litigation. Additionally, if the defendant has filed a counterclaim, the plaintiff may not be able to dismiss the lawsuit without addressing the counterclaim. The specific rules governing nonsuits in Wyoming are outlined in the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure.

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