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Smith v. U.S., 2:18-1522-RMG. (2019)

Court: District Court, D. South Carolina Number: infdco20190521f09 Visitors: 9
Filed: May 20, 2019
Latest Update: May 20, 2019
Summary: ORDER AND OPINION RICHARD MARK GERGEL , District Judge . The Court, having been advised by counsel for the parties that the above action has been settled, IT IS ORDERED that this action is hereby dismissed without prejudice. If settlement is not consummated within sixty (60) days, either party may petition the Court to reopen this action and restore it to the calendar. Fed. R. Civ. P. 60(b). In the alternative, to the extent permitted by law, either party may within sixty (60) days petiti
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ORDER AND OPINION

The Court, having been advised by counsel for the parties that the above action has been settled,

IT IS ORDERED that this action is hereby dismissed without prejudice. If settlement is not consummated within sixty (60) days, either party may petition the Court to reopen this action and restore it to the calendar. Fed. R. Civ. P. 60(b). In the alternative, to the extent permitted by law, either party may within sixty (60) days petition the Court to enforce the settlement, and the Court specifically retains jurisdiction to enforce the settlement. See Fairfax Countywide Citizens v. Fairfax Cnty., 571 F.2d 1299 (4th Cir. 1978). The dismissal hereunder shall be with prejudice if no action is taken under either alternative within sixty (60) days from the filing date of this order.

AND IT IS SO ORDERED.

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