This is called a dismissal without prejudice. Other motions to dismiss ask for dismissal with prejudice.484482-V, pending in the Circuit Court for Montgomery. County, Maryland as "Dismissed with Prejudice. I settled my account. Prejudice: Motions or cases can be resolved with or without prejudice. If "with prejudice," the case or motion cannot be filed again. If a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 debt consolidation plan is dismissed, then it's usually dismissed without prejudice. A plaintiff can voluntarily dismiss a case without prejudice, or the court can make the ruling. Dismissal without prejudice means you can refile the case later.