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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

On December 28, 2014, Plaintiff Andra Foster 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 28, 2014.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: January 7, 2015 

 SENIOR DISTRICT JUDGE

ANDRA FOSTER,

 Plaintiff,

v.

P.D. BRAZELTON, et al.,

Defendants.

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Case No.: 1:14-cv-00243-AWI-SAB (PC)

ORDER DIRECTING CLERK OF COURT TO 

CLOSE THIS CASE PURSUANT TO NOTICE OF 

VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL 

[ECF No. 22]

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