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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

VALENTINE E. UNDERWOOD,

Plaintiff,

v.

M. KNOWLES, et al.,

Defendants.

Case No. 1:08-cv-00986-BAM PC

ORDER DIRECTING CLERK OF COURT 

TO CLOSE CASE AND ADJUST DOCKET 

TO REFLECT VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL 

Plaintiff Valentine E. Underwood (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in 

forma pauperis in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. All parties have consented 

to magistrate judge jurisdiction. (ECF Nos. 4, 97).

On November 14, 2016, defense counsel filed a stipulation for voluntary dismissal with 

prejudice pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). (ECF No. 189.) The 

stipulation is signed by Plaintiff and defense counsel, indicating that the entire action has been 

resolved, should be dismissed with prejudice, and each side shall bear their own costs. (ECF No. 

189.)

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Accordingly, the Court HEREBY ORDERS that:

1. This action is dismissed with prejudice pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil 

Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). Each party is to bear his own costs, fees, and expenses of any type, 

including attorney’s fees. There is no prevailing party in this action;

2. The Court shall retain jurisdiction for the sole purpose of enforcement of the 

terms of the settlement agreement between the parties; and

3. The Clerk of the Court is directed to terminate all pending motions and deadlines, 

and close this case.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: November 15, 2016 /s/ Barbara A. McAuliffe _

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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