Opinion ID: 2737113
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Heading: Dismissal of Claims Against EMC Mortgage

Text: Cornelius argues the district judge erred by dismissing with prejudice his claims against EMC Mortgage. He contends the dismissal with prejudice was the ultimate civil sanction and one he did not deserve, because he did not engage in misconduct or commit fraud upon the court. EMC Mortgage was not a party to the underlying complaint; Cornelius had sued EMC Mortgage in his prior federal action. Cornelius did not appeal that dismissal. Accordingly, we lack jurisdiction to consider this claim. Castleberry v. Goldome Credit Corp., 408 F.3d 773, 779 (11th Cir. 2005) (“An appellate court lacks jurisdiction over an appeal if a party to an otherwise appealable district court order fails to file notice of appeal within the time limits prescribed by [Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure] 4(a).”). AFFIRMED. 10