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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

S. JOHNSON,

Plaintiff,

v.

MATTHEW L. CATE, et al.,

Defendants.

 /

CASE NO. 1:11-cv-01267-SKO PC 

ORDER DIRECTING CLERK OF THE COURT

TO CLOSE THIS CASE PURSUANT TO

PLAINTIFF’S NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY

DISMISSAL

(Doc. 8)

On December 10, 2012, Plaintiff S. Johnson 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 EnergyTrading 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 10, 2012.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: January 2, 2013 /s/ Sheila K. Oberto 

i0d3h8 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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