Does a judge have discretion to refuse to entertain a second lawsuit?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Vera v. U.S. Bankcard Servs., Inc., B283187 (Cal. App. 2018):
Alternatively, where two lawsuits are pending addressing the same parties and subject matter, "the principle of comity may call for a discretionary refusal of the court to entertain the second suit pending determination of the first-filed action." (Gregg v.
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