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Nature of Suit Code: 555
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Prison Condition
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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United States District Court

Northern District of California

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

In re TIMOTY L. KENT, C28469, 

Plaintiff.

Case No. 16-4037 SK (PR) 

ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

On July 18, 2016, the clerk filed as a new prisoner action a letter by plaintiff complaining 

of inadequate medical care at High Desert State Prison. On that same date, the court notified 

plaintiff that the action was deficient because he did not file an actual complaint or pay the 

requisite filing fee or, instead, submit an in forma pauperis application. Plaintiff was advised that 

failure to file the requested items within 28 days would result in dismissal of the action.

Plaintiff promptly filed two letters explaining that he does not wish to proceed with this 

action because it was not his intention to file an actual action when he sent a letter to the court 

asking for guidance. Plaintiff’s letters are construed as a notice of voluntary dismissal under 

Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1) and, pursuant thereto, the above-captioned matter is 

DISMISSED without prejudice. See American Soccer Co. v. Score First Enters., 187 F.3d 1108, 

1110 (9th Cir. 1999) (plaintiff’s “absolute right” to dismiss action voluntarily before defendants 

serve answer or motion for summary judgment leaves no role for court to play).

The clerk shall close the file and assess plaintiff no filing fee because he did not intend to 

file an actual action. 

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: August 12, 2016 _________________________

SALLIE KIM

United States Magistrate Judge 

Case 3:16-cv-04037-SK Document 7 Filed 08/12/16 Page 1 of 1