PRETRIAL ADJUDICATION
...Dismissal
......Voluntary: Costs
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P, who voluntarily dismissed after receiving monetary settlement from D, has received a net monetary recovery and is entitled to costs as a prevailing party under CCP §1032(a)(4).

Voluntary dismissal constitutes the conclusion of an action and is an appropriate precipitating event triggering trial court's discretion as to the assessment of expert witness fees under CCP 998.