It's also possible, but rare, for a judge to refuse a voluntary request to withdraw a suit; typically, this is because the judge intends to rule to dismiss with

It's also possible, but rare, for a judge to refuse a voluntary request to withdraw a suit; typically, this is because the judge intends to rule to dismiss with prejudice (they can't re-file). It's only really seen in states with strong anti-SLAPP protections against lawsuits designed to bully rather than resolve a grievance (hence the acronym, Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation).