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Nature of Suit Code: 625
Nature of Suit: Drug Related Seizure of Property
Cause of Action: 21:0881 Forfeiture Property - Drugs

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

Plaintiff,

CASE NO. 10CV2378-LAB (CAB)

ORDER RE: SPREADING OF

vs. MANDATE

$28,000.00 IN U.S. CURRENCY,

Defendants.

While the attorney’s fees motion was on appeal, the parties settled this action and

claimant Robert Moser withdrew his motion. But instead of notifying the Ninth Circuit panel,

he only notified this Court. Two days later, the Ninth Circuit, unaware that the appeal had

become moot, issued its mandate. The court then required Moser to notify the Ninth Circuit 

about the settlement and withdrawal of the motion, and in particular to mention that this

occurred during the pendency of the appeal, and he complied with the Courts’ order over a

week ago.

The Court has not yet ordered the spreading of the mandate. Because mootness was

caused in part by Moser’s withdrawal of the motion, the Ninth Circuit may vacate the

mandate. See generally, United States v. Payton, 593 F.3d 881 (9 Cir. 2010). But because th

neither party has asked the panel to do that, it is unclear whether that will happen, or, if it

does, when that might be.

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In order to prevent this case from stagnating, the Court therefore directs that on

Monday, January 11, 2016 the Clerk spread the mandate — unless it has been vacated or

withdrawn by that time, or unless the Ninth Circuit indicates it is considering the issue.

Assuming that takes place, the Court will be unable to comply with the mandate,

because the case has now become moot. If this happens, the Court intends to order the

motion withdrawn, dismiss Moser’s claims as moot, and dismiss the case. If either Moser

or the government, or both, object to this, they should file a notice no later than Thursday,

January 7, 2016, so stating.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

DATED: December 9, 2015

HONORABLE LARRY ALAN BURNS

United States District Judge

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