Cases are typically relisted when service of process was not previously effective or if the case has been withdrawn without prejudice. A "dismissal without prejudice" permits the suit to be filed again at a later time.A "dismissal with prejudice" prevents the lawsuit from being refiled later. It basically means they tried to serve you with a copy of the Complaint but was unable to. DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES. Chapter. 1. Dismissing a case "because of prejudice" sounds like it got dismissed because of a judge's racism or something like that. Philadelphia Legal Assistance and is meant to give you general information and not legal advice. ✓. The Traffic Court of Philadelphia, referred to in the def. Id. James did not appeal from that ruling.