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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

MICHAEL A. SPARKMAN,

Plaintiff,

v.

PLEASANT VALLEY STATE

PRISON, et al.,

Defendants.

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Case No. 1:15-cv-00655-SKO (PC)

ORDER DIRECTING CLERK OF THE 

COURT TO CLOSE THIS CASE 

PURSUANT TO PLAINTIFF=S NOTICE 

OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL

(Doc. 10)

On May 11, 2015, Plaintiff Michael A. Sparkman 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 May 11, 2015.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: May 13, 2015 /s/ Sheila K. Oberto 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

Case 1:15-cv-00655-SKO Document 11 Filed 05/13/15 Page 1 of 1