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Allworld Communications Network, LLC v. MCI Worldcom, Inc.

Citation: 98 F. App'x 72Docket: No. 00-9067

Court: Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; June 2, 2004; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The appeal is dismissed with prejudice and without costs to either party. On April 6, 2001, jurisdiction was retained over Allworld's appeal while awaiting a final order from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Allworld was instructed to submit certified copies of all relevant bankruptcy court documents. On July 16, 2003, the parties reached a stipulation to resolve the contested matter without further litigation; however, neither the stipulation nor any related documents were filed with this Court. Due to the stipulation and lack of subsequent action, the appeal is conclusively dismissed.

Legal Issues Addressed

Dismissal of Appeal with Prejudice

Application: The appeal is dismissed conclusively without the possibility of being brought again, and neither party is awarded costs.

Reasoning: The appeal is dismissed with prejudice and without costs to either party.

Effect of Stipulation on Appeal

Application: The parties reached an agreement to resolve the matter without further litigation, leading to the dismissal of the appeal due to the stipulation and lack of subsequent filing.

Reasoning: On July 16, 2003, the parties reached a stipulation to resolve the contested matter without further litigation; however, neither the stipulation nor any related documents were filed with this Court.

Requirement to Submit Relevant Documents

Application: The appellant was required to submit certified copies of all relevant documents from the bankruptcy court as part of the appeal process.

Reasoning: Allworld was instructed to submit certified copies of all relevant bankruptcy court documents.

Retention of Jurisdiction Pending Bankruptcy Proceedings

Application: The court retained jurisdiction over the appeal while waiting for a final decision from a bankruptcy court, indicating the appeal's dependency on bankruptcy proceedings.

Reasoning: On April 6, 2001, jurisdiction was retained over Allworld's appeal while awaiting a final order from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.