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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

JOHN FRATUS,

Plaintiff,

v.

CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF

CORRECTIONS, et al., 

Defendants.

 /

CASE NO. 1:12-cv-00906-LJO-SKO PC

ORDER DIRECTING CLERK OF THE COURT

TO CLOSE THIS CASE PURSUANT TO

PLAINTIFF’S NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY

DISMISSAL

(Doc. 8)

On September 10, 2012, Plaintiff John Fratus 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 September 10, 2012.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: September 11, 2012 /s/ Lawrence J. O'Neill 

b9ed48 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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