Nick Alden v. University of San Diego

967 F.2d 583 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Nick ALDEN, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO, Defendant-Appellee. No. 91-55921. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted June 24, 1992. * Decided July 6, 1992. Before FLETCHER, LEAVY and T.G. NELSON, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Nick Alden appeals pro se the district court's judgment dismissing his action against the University of San Diego ("USD"), ordering the enforcement of the settlement agreement between the parties, and awarding attorney's fees in the amount of $1000 to USD. Alden contends that the district court erred by (1) retaining jurisdiction over his pendent state claims; (2) granting USD's motion to enforce the settlement, and (3) awarding attorney's fees without allowing Alden an opportunity to be heard. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and affirm. 3 * Background 4 During 1986 and 1987, Alden was a student in USD's graduate tax program. At the…