United States v. Ryan Bonneau

MEMORANDUM

In these consolidated appeals, Ryan Bonneau appeals from the district court’s orders denying his motion to quash a writ of garnishment, and granting the government’s motion for a final order of garnishment. We dismiss Appeal Nos. 11-30372 and 11-30373 for lack of jurisdiction. As to Appeal No. 12-30166, we have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm.

Bonneau contends that the district court erred by denying his motion to quash the writ of garnishment. Because the record reflects that the district court did not intend its order denying the motion to be final, we dismiss this appeal for lack of jurisdiction. See Natl Distribution Agency v. Nationwide Mut. Ins. Co., 117 F.3d 432, 433 (9th Cir.1997) (“A ruling is final for purposes of § 1291 if it (1) is a full adjudication of the issues, and (2) clearly evidences the judge’s intention that it be the court’s final act in the matter.”) (internal quotation marks omitted).

Bonneau also contends that the district court erred by granting the government’s motion for a final order of garnishment. We disagree. Contrary to Bonneau’s contention, the district court retained jurisdiction to grant the government’s motion…