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Nature of Suit Code: 890
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Fed. Question

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA

David L. Woodard, 

Plaintiff, 

vs.

Steven J. Delaportas et al, 

Defendant. 

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No. CV 07-1377-PHX-FJM

ORDER

On February 28, 2011, we entered an order noting that there had been no activity in

this case in years (doc. 241). When a case is subject to the automatic bankruptcy stay, we

give the claimant an option. He may pursue his claim in the bankruptcy court, or he may

pursue it here by seeking to get the stay lifted. We do not allow a party to sit on our docket

for years while he is litigating his claim in the bankruptcy court. No purpose is served.

Thus, we required plaintiff to make his election. We now have before us "Plaintiff's

Notice to the Court Regarding Status of Pending Adversary Proceeding" (doc. 244), in which

plaintiff states that he does not seek to get the stay lifted here. Instead, he is pursuing his

claim in the bankruptcy court. This is understandable. However, he asks us not to dismiss

this action, yet does not tell us why he needs it. This is an action to enforce a judgment which

is now being presented to the bankruptcy court. Our dismissal of this action without

prejudice does not interfere with plaintiff's claim in the bankruptcy court. And, although it

seems highly unlikely, should the need ever arise, he can always file a new action to enforce

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his judgment. 

Therefore, pursuant to our order of February 28, 2011, it is ORDERED DISMISSING

this action without prejudice for lack of prosecution.

DATED this 15th day of March, 2011.

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