Washington v. Beale, No. 3:2015cv00069 - Document 21 (E.D. Va. 2015)
Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Henry E. Hudson on 7/10/2015. (sbea, )
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Washington v. Beale Doc. 21 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Richmond Division Jll I 3 2015 CLERK. U.S niSTRlCT COURT RICHMOtJD, VA ERNEST DONALD WASHINGTON, Petitioner, Civil Action No. 3:15CV69-HEH V. JAMES BEALE, Respondent. MEMORANDUM OPINION (Dismissing Action Without Prejudice) On June 22, 2015, Ernest Donald Washington filed a Motion to Withdraw ยง 2254 Petition (ECF No. 20). Respondent filed his answer on June 5, 2015. Therefore, Washington requires leave of Court to dismiss his action. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a). "A [party's] motion under Rule 41(a)(2) for dismissal without prejudice should not be denied absent substantial prejudice to the defendant." Andes v. Versant Corp., 788 F.2d 1033, 1036 (4th Cir. 1986) (citing Kenrose Mfg. Co. v. Fred Whitaker Co., 512 F.2d 890, 895 (4th Cir. 1972)). Respondent fails to suggest that he will suffer substantial prejudice if Washington's Motion to Withdraw is granted. Accordingly, Washington's Motion to Withdraw (ECF No. 20) will be granted. The action will be dismissed without prejudice. The outstanding motions (ECF Nos. 12, 14, 15) will be denied as moot. An appropriate Memorandum Opinion will issue. M. /s/ HENRY E. HUDSON Date: |0 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Richmond, Virginia Dockets.Justia.com
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