IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
STANDING ORDER ON DISMISSAL OF ACTIONS IN CASES PENDING BEFORE
JUDGE ROBERT SCHROEDER
A consistent and uniform manner of parties dismissing an action pursuant to Federal Rule
of Civil Procedure 41 is of material benefit to the parties, attorneys, and the Court as it promotes
the Court’s ability to monitor and manage its docket. Having an order directing the clerk to close
the action when appropriate achieves this goal.
Accordingly, the Court ORDERS that any request for dismissal under Rule 41, whether
by notice, stipulation, or motion, include a proposed order dismissing the action. The proposed
order shall comply with the format described in Local Rule CV-7(a), clearly indicate whether the
dismissal is with or without prejudice, and, if applicable, provide that any pending requested
relief is denied as moot.
Further, in addition to the above proposed order of dismissal, the Court ORDERS the
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plaintiff to provide a separate proposed Final Judgment when the plaintiff is seeking to dismiss
the last remaining defendant. The proposed Final Judgment shall comply with the format
described in Local Rule CV-7(a) and reference the order(s) dismissing each defendant, such that
the Final Judgment records the manner of dismissal of each defendant in the action. In
consolidated cases, the proposed Final Judgment need only be filed when the final lead or
member defendant is dismissed. In such instances, the proposed Final Judgment shall be filed in
the lead case and clearly indicate each member defendant’s dismissal.
SIGNED this 15th day of January, 2016.
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ROBERT W. SCHROEDER III
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
