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Nature of Suit Code: 550
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant)
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

KENNETH LUNA,

Plaintiff,

v.

LADD, et al.,

Defendants.

_____________________________________/

Case No. 1:13-cv-01761-LJO-SKO PC

ORDER DIRECTING CLERK OF THE 

COURT TO CLOSE THIS CASE 

PURSUANT TO PLAINTIFF=S NOTICE 

OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL

(Doc. 4)

On December 9, 2013, Plaintiff Kenneth Luna filed a notice of voluntary dismissal 

pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(i). At this stage in the proceedings, Plaintiff 

has the absolute right to dismiss his claims, without prejudice. Duke Energy Trading and 

Marketing, L.L.C. v. Davis, 267 F.3d 1042, 1049 (9th Cir. 2001). The filing of the notice itself has 

the effect of closing the action, and the Court no longer has jurisdiction over the claims. Id.

Accordingly, the Clerk of the Court is HEREBY DIRECTED to close this file pursuant to 

Plaintiff=s notice of voluntary dismissal filed on December 9, 2013.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: January 6, 2014 /s/ Lawrence J. O’Neill 

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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