S'klallam v. Lummi Indian Tribe
Opinion
MEMORANDUM *
Our prior decision in this dispute sets forth the appropriate standard for jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291: “[A] ruling is final for purposes of § 1291 if it (1) is a full adjudication of the issues, and (2) clearly evidences the judge’s intention that it be the court’s final act in the matter.” United States v. Lummi Indian Tribe, 235 F.3d 443, 448 (9th Cir. 2000) (quoting Nat’l Distribution Agency v. Nationwide Mut. Ins. Co., 117 F.3d 432, 433 (9th Cir. 1997)). The current appeal satisfies neither requirement. The district court denied the motion “without prejudice to renewal as a new subproceeding” and even retained paper copies of the parties’ pleadings “so that [their] effort need not be duplicated.” The district court also explained that the parties’ substantive dispute “remains to be determined.” Accordingly, we lack jurisdiction over this appeal.
DISMISSED.
This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent except as provided by Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff, and Lower Elwha Band of S’Klallams; Jamestown Band of S’Klallams; Port Gamble Band of S’Klallams; Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. State of WASHINGTON, Defendant, and Lummi Indian Tribe, Defendant-Appellee, and Tulalip Tribe, Interested Party-Appellee, Puyallup Tribe; Makah Indian Tribe; Suquamish Indian Tribe; Confederated Tribes & Bands of the Yakama Indian Nation; Muckleshoot Indian Tribe; Quinault Indian Nation; Quileute Indian Tribe; Nisqually Indian Tribe; Swinomish Tribal Community; Hoh Indian Tribe; Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Interested Parties
- Status
- Unpublished