When deciding to withdraw a case from litigation in the Superior Court of California, the CIV-120 Notice of Entry of Dismissal and Proof of Service form becomes an essential part of the legal proceedings. This form is used to officially document the dismissal of a case and to notify all involved parties of the dismissal. - Before needing the CIV-120, the petitioner likely submitted a **Request for Dismissal** (Form CIV-110), which is a key precursor, as the CIV-120 serves to notify all parties of the granted request for the entry of dismissal. - **Plaintiffs or petitioners** generally submit these forms when deciding not to pursue the case any further, possibly following a settlement agreement or a decision not t continue the litigation. - Filing this form might be triggered by certain strategic legal decisions, such as deciding not to pursue the case in court or a satisfactory out-of-court settlement. Once this form is filled and served, it formally notifies the court and all involved parties, including defendants or respondents, about the dismissal. This action effectively halts any further legal proceedings, thereby concluding the case.