# The Family Proceedings Rules (Northern Ireland) 1996, Rule 2.2: Discontinuance before service of petition

Extent: N.I.

Before a petition is served on any person, the petitioner may file a notice of discontinuance and the cause shall thereupon stand dismissed.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/322/rule/2.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-rules-northern-ireland-1996/rule-2.2
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