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Parties to a lawsuit generally have an absolute right to nonsuit (dismiss) their own claims for relief at any time during the litigation until they have introduced all evidence other than rebuttal evidence at trial.

In Florida, parties to a lawsuit have the right to voluntarily dismiss their own claims, which is often referred to as a 'nonsuit.' This right is generally absolute and can be exercised at any point during the litigation process until the party has presented all of its evidence, except for rebuttal evidence, at trial. This means that a plaintiff can decide to terminate their action without prejudice, allowing them the possibility to refile the case in the future, subject to certain limitations and conditions set by the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and relevant case law. However, if the party has already begun to present their main evidence at trial, they may lose the right to unilaterally dismiss the case. Additionally, the court may require the payment of costs or impose other conditions on the dismissal.

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