Phillip Davis, Jr., and Betty Ann Davis v. Huskipower Outdoor Equipment Corporation

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• noting that prior to filing for voluntary dismissal, a magistrate judge made a comprehensive recommendation that was adverse to the moving party
• noting that prior to filing for voluntary dismissal, a magistrate judge made a comprehensive recommendation that was adverse to the moving party
• explaining that dismissal under Rule 41(a)(2) is discretionary and should be granted only if it will not “prejudice” the defendant
• affirming refusal to dismiss defendant more than a year after the case was removed to federal court
• affirming the district court's dismissal of a claim with prejudice where the plaintiff requested dismissal without prejudice after a year's litigation and only after obtaining an unfavorable ruling on the claim
• affirming denial of Rule 41(a)(2) motion for voluntary dismissal without prejudice where plaintiffs sought dismissal only “after the magistrate had considered the case and issued a comprehensive recommendation that was adverse to their position”

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