"in such a case" vs "in such case"

[My Secrets Keeper]

Is there difference in meaning? Is there a rule that states when an article should be used?

[Mister Micawber]

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No difference in meaning. I would prefer 'in such a case', but 'in such case' also seems to have gained some popularity, perhaps because of its similarity to the common 'in any case'.

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