Fox v. Good Samaritan Hospital et al
Filing
465
ORDER RE: 459 , 462 DEFENDANTS' MOTION UNDER RULE 58(e). Signed by Judge Richard Seeborg on 04/19/2010. (rslc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/19/2010)
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SAN JOSE DIVISION
United States District Court
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For the Northern District of California
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Defendants have filed a motion seeking an order under Rule 58(e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure that their pending motion for attorney fees will be given the effect of extending the time that any notice of appeal of the underlying judgment becomes effective. Defendants contend that such an order will prevent the undue burden to them of simultaneously litigating issues in this action both in this Court and in the Ninth Circuit, and will allow for a single appeal. Recognizing that this Court's power to grant such relief under Rule 58(e) will be terminated should plaintiff file his notice appeal before such an order issues, defendants have moved under Civil Local Rule 6-3 to have the matter decided immediately. While it would appear to be reasonable and efficient to proceed as defendants suggest, the Court will not preclude plaintiff from pursuing an immediate appeal of the underlying judgment if 1
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RICHARD B. FOX, v. Plaintiff,
No. C 04-0874 RS ORDER RE DEFENDANTS' MOTION UNDER RULE 58(e)
GOOD SAMARITAN L.P., et al, Defendants. ____________________________________/
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he so chooses. Accordingly, defendants' motion under Rule 58(e) is denied, without prejudice to seeking such relief by stipulation, in the event plaintiff agrees that judicial efficiency would be served thereby. This order disposes of docket nos. 459 and 462.
IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: 04/19/2010 RICHARD SEEBORG
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
United States District Court
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For the Northern District of California
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