Allen Alexander Parks v. Mark Knutson, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma construes Plaintiff Allen Alexander Parks’s notice as a voluntary dismissal under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i). The court explains that the dismissal was self-executing, directs the Clerk to terminate the action as of the notice date, and vacates the referral order to the magistrate judge.

Holdings

1. A clear notice of voluntary dismissal filed under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i) is self-executing and dismisses the action without further action by the Court.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal operated as a dismissal under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i) without further action by the Court.

Disposition

dismissed