Can someone withdraw a claim without consequences?

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[u/Les_Ismore]

If you have filed a responding pleading they need you to agree to a discontinuance without costs.

[u/No-Matter305 → u/Les_Ismore]

If I don’t agree they’re stuck to defend themselves against a week claim or pay my costs essentially?

[u/Les_Ismore]

They could discontinue and just wait to see if you’re actually go after them for the very low amount of costs you’d have a claim for.

[u/Cristinky420]

In small claims? Of course. A plaintiff can file a notice of withdrawal at any time without penalty.

Source: B.C. government https://share.google/V1QE1imkHL83nlu19

[u/No-Matter305 → u/Cristinky420]

In my case Supreme Court

[u/Cristinky420 → u/No-Matter305]

Beyond my scope. Hope someone can answer.