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CIV-110Mandatory

Request for Dismissal

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2025

This form is used to ask the court to officially close or end a civil case. It asks the filer to specify how the case should be dismissed, such as whether it is dismissed with or without prejudice.

The court describes it as: Tell the court and the parties that you do not want to go forward with the case. You also need to use Notice of Entry of Dismissal and Proof of Service (form CIV-120).

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a party does not want to continue with a civil case and wishes to ask the court to dismiss the action.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form can be filled out by either the Plaintiff/Petitioner, the Defendant/Respondent, or a Cross-Complainant. It is also used by the court for certain parts. Great care must be taken to fill out the sections correctly. Great care must be taken to fill out the sections correctly.
Does this form cover all types of cases?
The form notes that it cannot be used to dismiss a derivative action, a class action, or any party or cause of action in a class action. It is for general civil actions. Great care must be taken to fill out the sections correctly.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2025.

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