To be sure, you would need to consult the rules for the court where the case is pending. However, generally, small claims courts do not require formal pleadings beyond the original simple complaint and possibly an answer. So, it is entirely possibly that you could just appear in court at the time the case is scheduled to be heard and verbally respond in front of the judge.
When you want a court to do something, you make a motion. If you make a motion to dismiss, you move to dismiss. If I moved to dismiss, I'm asking the court to dismiss whatever case is in front of me.
FWOP = For Want (i.e.: lack) of Prosecution. The way the question is worded it sounds as if the defense is filing a motion to dismiss the case - "for want of prosecution." If the judge agrees, it depends entirely on whether they dismiss the case WITH prejudice or WITHOUT prejudice. If it is WITHOUT prejudice the case COULD be opened again by the prosecution. If it is WITH prejudice the case is over and finished and can never be brought again (for THIS particular offense).
A lawyer can use a motion to dismiss during a hearing for a number of reasons. One of the reasons a lawyer can use a motion to dismiss during the hearing is if the plaintiff (the person who brings the suit to court) fails to present a valid and legal claim for the case.
You could file a motion.
No. A judgment of dismissal would be entered.
When you want a court to do something, you make a motion. If you make a motion to dismiss, you move to dismiss. If I moved to dismiss, I'm asking the court to dismiss whatever case is in front of me.
The plaintiff cannot - that is a judge's prerogative. The plaintiff can REQUEST that a judge consider ruling that way, but it is up to the judge as to whether he will grant it or not.
So long as a court has not ruled on a pending Motion to Dismiss, you may amend your complaint.
"Dismissal without prejudice" is usually a judgment heard in criminal court, and means that a case is dismissed but CAN be reinstituted at a later time. If by "petition" you are referring to a "motion" before the court, it depends on whose motion it is. If it is your motion, simply ask to withdraw it. If it is the other party's motion, you can offer your testimony as to why it shouldn't be granted, but that is all you can do and the judge will decide how to rule.
FWOP = For Want (i.e.: lack) of Prosecution. The way the question is worded it sounds as if the defense is filing a motion to dismiss the case - "for want of prosecution." If the judge agrees, it depends entirely on whether they dismiss the case WITH prejudice or WITHOUT prejudice. If it is WITHOUT prejudice the case COULD be opened again by the prosecution. If it is WITH prejudice the case is over and finished and can never be brought again (for THIS particular offense).
If the court denied the motion for garnishment 'with prejudice,' it cannot be refiled. If the court denied the motion for garnishment 'without prejudice,' it can be refiled.
Go to the Clerk of the Court's office - get a motion form - fill it out - and file it with the Clerk.
It depends on whether it was dismissed with prejudice or without prejudice. If with prejudice, it can never be reinstated. If without prejudice, it can reinstated at any time. Usually a court will dismiss without prejudice.
A lawyer can use a motion to dismiss during a hearing for a number of reasons. One of the reasons a lawyer can use a motion to dismiss during the hearing is if the plaintiff (the person who brings the suit to court) fails to present a valid and legal claim for the case.
You could file a motion.
The case moves on
Have your attorney argue the facts that show there are no grounds for dismissal.