Bennett v. Project 90, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Northern District of California dismissed Plaintiff David Bennett’s civil action without prejudice after mail was returned as undeliverable and he failed to provide a current address or otherwise communicate with the Court. The dismissal was entered under Northern District Civil Local Rule 3-11(b), and the Clerk was directed to enter judgment and close the case.

Holdings

1. The court may dismiss the action without prejudice under Civil Local Rule 3-11(b) where court mail is returned as undeliverable and the pro se party fails to provide a current address or written communication within 60 days; Plaintiff's failure satisfied those conditions.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the action should be dismissed without prejudice under Northern District of California Civil Local Rule 3-11(b) because mail to Plaintiff was returned as undeliverable and he failed to provide a current address or communicate with the court within 60 days.

Disposition

dismissed