Mirafi, Inc. v. Jerry C. Murphy, Onsite Systems, Inc. And Tim Swanger Company , 878 F.2d 1443 ( 1989 )

878 F.2d 1443

Unpublished Disposition
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MIRAFI, INC., Plaintiff-Appellant,
v.
Jerry C. MURPHY, Onsite Systems, Inc. and Tim Swanger
Company, Defendants-Appellees.

No. 89-1235.

United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit.

March 3, 1989.

Before ARCHER, Circuit Judge.

ORDER

1

Jerry C. Murphy and Onsite Systems, Inc. (Murphy) move to dismiss the appeal of Mirafi, Inc. Mirafi has filed a response by letter.

2

On December 14, 1988, the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina issued a "Memorandum of Decision" wherein it stated, inter alia:

3

Defendants are directed to prepare and submit proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law and a judgment consistent with this order no later than January 27, 1989.

4

Murphy states that it has filed its proposed findings, conclusions, and judgment, and that Mirafi has requested and been granted the right to submit proposed counter findings, conclusions, and judgment.

5

It is clear from the language of the district court's order and the conduct of the parties that the December 14 order is not final or appealable.

6

Accordingly,

IT IS ORDERED THAT:

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(1) Murphy's motion to dismiss is granted.

8

(2) If Mirafi notices an appeal after final judgment, no additional filing fee shall be required.