Local Rule LR41.1: Voluntary Dismissal.

LR41.1. Voluntary Dismissal.

Any dismissal sought by the parties pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41 shall address whether:

(a) the dismissal is with or without prejudice;

(b) fees and/or costs are sought to be awarded;

(c) any claims, including any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party claim, would remain following dismissal;

(d) in the case of a dismissal sought under Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), an answer or motion for summary judgment has been filed; and

(e) in the case of any dismissal sought under Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), all parties who have appeared have signed the stipulation of dismissal.

Any dismissal filed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A) shall be submitted to the trial judge for that judge to sign as "APPROVED AS TO FORM."