United States of America v. 769 Assorted Precious Metals and Coins

Filing 29

ORDER granting 28 United States' Motion to Dismiss (USMS Action Required). Signed by Chief Judge Thomas O. Rice. (BF, Judicial Assistant)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

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CASE NO.: 2:14-CV-0032-TOR

Plaintiff,
ORDER GRANTING UNITED STATES’
MOTION TO DISMISS

v.
769 ASSORTED PRECIOUS
METALS AND COINS,

**MARSHAL ACTION REQUIRED**

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Defendant.
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BEFORE THE COURT is the United States’ Motion to Dismiss Civil

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Forfeiture Complaint (ECF No. 28). The motion was submitted for consideration

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without oral argument. Having reviewed the motion and the file therein, the Court

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is fully informed. The United States seeks to dismiss this action, with prejudice,

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and with each party bearing its own costs, fees, and other expenses, pursuant to

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Fed. R. Civ. P. 41.

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The time for responding to the motion has expired. Claimant William P.
Dougherty, III has not objected to such dismissal or the terms requested.
For good cause shown, the motion is granted.

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ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED:

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The United States’ Motion to Dismiss Civil Forfeiture Complaint (ECF No.

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28) is GRANTED. The above entitled action is DISMISSED with prejudice and

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with each party to bear its own costs, fees, and other expenses.

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The U.S. Marshal, having obtained possession of the defendant property by

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process issued by the Court, shall arrange for the return of the defendant property

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to the Claimant William P. Dougherty, III.

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The District Court Executive is directed to enter this Order, provide copies
to counsel and the claimant, Mr. Dougherty, and CLOSE the file.
DATED March 3, 2016.

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THOMAS O. RICE
Chief United States District Judge

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