Second District, Division 3 Applies Clear Law in this Area.
In Greene v. Minuteman Parking Co., Case No. B218223 (2d Dist., Div. 3 Sept. 22, 2010) (unpublished), the trial court awarded defendant $520 in routine costs after an in pro per plaintiff voluntarily dismissed his action. Plaintiff appealed, but the reviewing court concluded that costs are properly granted to a defendant following a voluntary dismissal by the plaintiff. (Code Civ. Proc., ยง 1032 (a)(4), (b).)