DISMISSAL FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Rule Set: Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia

Rule: 83.23

Jurisdiction: DDC

Bluebook Citation: D.D.C. LCvR 83.23

A dismissal for failure to prosecute may be ordered by the Court upon motion by an adverse party, or upon the Court's own motion. An order dismissing a claim for failure to prosecute shall specify that the dismissal is without prejudice, unless the Court determines that the delay in prosecution of the claim has resulted in prejudice to an opposing party.

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