Dismissals under Rule 41(a)(2) are without prejudice unless otherwise stated. Upon request of the plaintiff separate or additional summons shall issue against any defendant.At the request of the Committee on Rules and Practice of the Judicial Conference of the. This amendment sets a 90 day limit after filing for the service of the summons and complaint upon defendants, unless good cause is shown. If this certificate is not filed, the motion will be denied without prejudice and may be refiled with the certificate. Super. The judge granted the defendant's motion and dismissed the case without prejudice. File a joint motion with a Stipulation to Dismiss without Prejudice. Upon granting the special motion to strike, the court shall enter a judgment of dismissal without prejudice. For example, do you prefer motions to strike or objections in the response or something else? If the court does not receive such a status report, it shall, on motion of the clerk, dismiss the case without prejudice and without cost to any party.