§ Rule 231 Second Action

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Rule 231. Second Action

    (a) After a discontinuance or voluntary nonsuit the plaintiff may commence a second action upon the same cause of action upon payment of the costs of the former action.

    (b) After the entry of a compulsory nonsuit the plaintiff may not commence a second action upon the same cause of action.

    Note: For the right to move to take off a compulsory nonsuit, see Rule 227.1.