Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

COURT PROCEDURES RULES 2006 - REG 1614

    (1)     This rule applies to the dismissal of—

        (a)     a proceeding, either generally or in relation to any cause of action; or

        (b)     a claim, or any part of a claim, for relief in a proceeding.

    (2)     Subject to the order for dismissal, the dismissal does not prevent the plaintiff in the proceeding from starting a fresh proceeding or claiming the same relief in a fresh proceeding.

    (3)     However, if the dismissal follows a decision on the merits, the plaintiff must not claim any relief in relation to the same cause of action in any subsequent proceeding in a court.