Alexander McLaren v. Eg & G Dynatrend, Inc.

91 F.3d 153 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Alexander McLAREN, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. EG & G DYNATREND, INC., Defendant-Appellee. No. 94-36017. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted June 25, 1996. * Decided June 28, 1996. Before: NOONAN, LEAVY, and TASHIMA, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Alexander McLaren appeals pro se the dismissal of his action against EG & G Dynatrend, an auctioneer of government property. McLaren alleged fraud, violations of federal regulations, breach of contract, and other claims. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 . Reviewing the dismissal de novo, see Kruso v. International Tel. & Tel. Corp., 872 F.2d 1416 , 1421 (9th Cir.1989), cert. denied, 496 U.S. 937 (1990), we affirm essentially for the reasons stated by the district court and the magistrate judge. 3 McLaren offered the highest bid for a fishing boat, the F/V Jinn Yin # 1. After defaulting on his bid and forfeiting a $10,000…