Forum
U.S. Supreme Court
Case Status
Docket Number
Term
2024 Term
Lower Court Opinion
Questions Presented
Whether a Rule 41 voluntary dismissal without prejudice is a "final judgment, order, or proceeding" under Rule 60 (b).
Case Updates
Supreme Court holds that a plaintiff's voluntary dismissal without prejudice under Rule 41(a) constitutes a "final proceeding" from which the plaintiff may seek relief under Rule 60(b)
February 26, 2025
U.S. Chamber files amicus brief urging Supreme Court to hold that a plaintiff’s voluntary dismissal of his complaint under Rule 41 is not a “final judgment, order, or proceeding” from which the plaintiff may seek relief under Rule 60
December 26, 2024
Steve A. Engel, Michael M. McGinley, Carla G. Graff, Brian A. Kulp, Anthony R. Jadick, and Micaela Scotti of Dechert LLP served as outside counsel.