WHEN PERMISSION IS (AND IS NOT) REQUIRED TO DISCONTINUE A CLAIM BROUGHT ON BEHALF OF MINORS: IT STILL HAS SERIOUS COSTS CONSEQUENCES THOUGH

Here we are looking at an interesting issue relating to discontinuance.  In some circumstances a claim brought by a minor or protected party cannot be discontinued without the court's permission; in other circumstances no permission is required. The distinction is explained here.  On either option, ...