Norris v. Mulberry And Grand, Inc.
- Valerie Caproni
- 1:21-cv-07440
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Norris v. Mulberry, Judge Caproni dismissed the case with prejudice after the parties reported an agreement resolving all issues.
Namel Norris and the defendants, Mulberry And Grand, Inc. and Bleecker Street Tenants Corp.; the case was closed, subject to the stated 30-day procedures for reopening or requesting retention of jurisdiction to enforce the settlement.
What happened
Norris v. Mulberry And Grand, Inc. was dismissed after the parties told the court they had reached an agreement in principle resolving all issues. The opinion does not describe the underlying claims or settlement terms.
The court canceled all scheduled conferences and other deadlines. It also directed the Clerk to terminate all open motions and close the case, with no costs or attorneys’ fees awarded to either party.
Judge Valerie Caproni ordered the case dismissed with prejudice. Within 30 days, the parties may ask to reopen it by showing good cause; they may also ask the court to retain authority to enforce their settlement by submitting the agreement and a separate request.
The detailed version
- Norris v. Mulberry And Grand, Inc. · No. 1:21-cv-07440
- Valerie Caproni
- Jan. 31, 2022
Background
On January 28, 2022, the parties notified the court that they had reached an agreement in principle resolving all issues. The opinion does not provide the underlying claims or the terms of that agreement.
Court’s Order
The court canceled all previously scheduled conferences and other deadlines. It dismissed the case with prejudice and without costs, including attorneys’ fees, to either party. The Clerk of Court was directed to terminate all open motions and close the case.
Possible Reopening and Settlement Enforcement
Within 30 days of the order, the parties may apply to reopen the case. Such an application must show good cause for keeping the case open in light of the settlement. A request filed after 30 days or without a showing of good cause may be denied on that basis alone.
The parties may also ask the court to retain jurisdiction—authority to enforce the settlement agreement—if they submit the settlement agreement and request an order expressly retaining that authority within the same 30-day period.
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