California Request for Dismissal (Small Claims Cases) are a type of court filing available for small claims cases in California. These filings provide an opportunity for parties involved in a small claim to reach a resolution outside the court. When a Request for Dismissal is filed, the court will summarily dismiss the case without trial or further proceedings. There are two types of California Requests for Dismissal (Small Claims Cases): voluntary dismissal and dismissal by the court. Voluntary dismissal is when the plaintiff (the party filing the lawsuit) requests to have their case dismissed. The court will then grant the dismissal without requiring a response from the defendant (the party being sued). Dismissal by the court occurs when the court dismisses the case without the plaintiff's request. This could happen if the plaintiff does not appear in court, fails to file the necessary court forms, or fails to meet the deadlines set by the court. In both types of California Request for Dismissal (Small Claims Cases), the case is dismissed without any further court proceedings or a trial. This can be beneficial for both parties, as it allows them to resolve their dispute without the time and cost of a trial.