Steven Allen Volstad v. David J. Collings

983 F.2d 1080 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Steven Allen VOLSTAD, Petitioner-Appellant, v. David J. COLLINGS, Respondent-Appellee. No. 91-35126. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted Jan. 6, 1993. * Decided Jan. 13, 1993. Before REINHARDT, CYNTHIA HOLCOMB HALL and LEAVY, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Steven Allen Volstad, a Washington state prisoner, appeals pro se the district court's dismissal for failure to prosecute. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and affirm. 3 * Background 4 On June 21, 1989, Volstad filed a complaint, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 , alleging that the defendant had illegally confiscated and retained Volstad's personal property and had refused to allow Volstad to file a tort claim. Volstad sought $4,000 in compensatory damages, $2,500 in punitive damages, and any "other relief as it may appear that plaintiff is entitled to." 5 On October 19, 1989, Volstad filed a motion for default against…