Lewis v. International Monetary Fund et al

Filing 12

ORDER by Judge Illston denying motions and dismissing action (SI, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/26/2007)

Lewis v. International Monetary Fund et al

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Case 3:07-cv-01008-SI

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Filed 02/26/2007

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 United United States District Court For the Northern District of California 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 On August 10, 2006, Petitioner/Claimant Roy Albert Lewis was convicted by jury verdict of one count of conspiracy (18 U.S.C. § 371) and four counts of tax evasion (26 U.S.C. § 7201). See U.S. v. v. Roy Albert Lewis, No. CR 05-0638 SI. His motion for judgment of acquittal or, alternatively, for new trial was heard on January 29, 2007 and denied by written order dated February 9, 2007. His sentencing was scheduled for February 23, 2007. This pro se civil action, titled "Libel of Review, Answer of Roy Albert Lewis and CrossComplaint" and invoking this court's admiralty and maritime jurisdiction, was filed on February 16, 2007. Included in the documents filed was a motion for a "special restraining order" and preliminary injunction, which would, among other things, stay and restrain further prosecution of the criminal action against Roy Albert Lewis. This action, and the motions filed with it, are entirely without merit and Petitioner/Claimant Lewis cannot possibly win relief. Accordingly, the motions [docket entries 3 and 4] are DENIED and v. INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (I.M.F.), A/K/A THE FUND, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, DISTRICT DIRECTOR, SPECIAL PROCEDURES FUNCTION OFFICER and THEIR PRINCIPAL, Plaintiffs/Libelants. / ROY ALBERT LEWIS, Petitioner/Claimant, No. C 07-1008 SI ORDER DENYING MOTIONS AND DISMISSING ACTION IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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Case 3:07-cv-01008-SI

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 United States District Court For the Northern District of California 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

this action is hereby DISMISSED sua sponte in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6). See Omar v. Sea-Land Service, Inc., 813 F.2d 986, 991 (9th Cir. 1987)("A trial court may dismiss a claim sua sponte under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) . . . . Such dismissal may be made without notice where the claimant cannot possibly win relief.").

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: February 26, 2007

SUSAN ILLSTON United States District Judge

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