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82 F.3d 426
NOTICE:  Although citation of unpublished opinions remains unfavored, unpublished opinions may now be cited if the opinion has persuasive value on a material issue, and a copy is attached to the citing document or, if cited in oral argument, copies are furnished to the Court and all parties.  See General Order of November 29, 1993, suspending 10th Cir. Rule 36.3 until December 31, 1995, or further order.
Frank MUELLER, Plaintiff-Appellant,v.Steven T. PELICAN, State District Judge;  jointly andseverally in his official capacity while acting under and inhis office and or color of law;  jointly and severally inhis individual and personal capacities;  Detective Reisman,jointly and severally in his individual and personalcapacities;  several unknown named Colorado Springs LawEnforcement Officers;  jointly and severally in theirofficial capacities while acting under and in their officeand or color of law, Defendants-Appellees.
No. 95-1497.
United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit.
April 10, 1996.

Before BRORBY, EBEL and HENRY, Circuit Judges.
ORDER AND JUDGMENT*
BROBY, Circuit Judge.

1
After examining the briefs and appellate record, this panel has determined unanimously that oral argument would not materially assist the determination of this appeal.   See Fed.  R.App. P. 34(a);  10th Cir.  R. 34.1.9.   The cause is therefore ordered submitted without oral argument.

2
Plaintiff Frank Mueller, a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, brought this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging various civil rights violations.   The district court dismissed certain claims as frivolous under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(d), and dismissed the remaining claims with leave to amend.   In its order, the district court directed Mr. Mueller to file his amended complaint by August 25, 1995, and advised him that if he failed to do so, "the remaining claims and defendants are subject to dismissal."   The district court later extended the deadline to September 8, 1995, but advised him that no further extensions would be granted and that if he failed to file an amended complaint his remaining claims would be dismissed.   Because Mr. Mueller failed to file an amended complaint within the time allowed, the district court dismissed his remaining claims on September 27, 1995.   Mr. Mueller filed a motion for reconsideration on November 7, 1995.   Because he filed this motion more than ten days after the final order in his case, we construe it as a motion for relief from judgment pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 60(b).  Van Skiver v. United States, 952 F.2d 1241, 1243 (10th Cir.1991), cert. denied, 506 U.S. 828 (1992).   The district court denied Mr. Mueller's motion on November 9, 1995.   Mr. Mueller filed notice of appeal on November 21, 1995.

3
If a party files a motion for relief from judgment within ten days after the district court enters its final order, "the time for appeal for all parties runs from the entry of the order disposing of the last such motion outstanding."   Fed. R.App. P. 4(a)(4).   Because Mr. Mueller filed his motion more than ten days after the entry of the order dismissing his complaint, the time for filing notice of appeal was not tolled.   Accordingly, we have no jurisdiction to review the dismissal order, and our review is limited to whether the district court abused its discretion in denying Mr. Mueller's Rule 60(b) motion.  Van Skiver, 952 F.2d at 1243.   Just like the plaintiffs in Van Skiver, Mr. Mueller's Rule 60(b) motion merely "reiterated the original issues raised in [his] complaint [and motion for appointment of counsel] and sought to challenge the legal correctness of the district court's judgment by arguing that the district court misapplied the law or misunderstood [his] position."  Van Skiver, 952 F.2d at 1244.   Accordingly, he was not entitled to relief under Rule 60(b).   Id.

4
AFFIRMED.

*
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