[T][U] Walker V. City Of Lompoc

These appeals consist of two separately filed cases, No. 93-55882 (equitable action) and No. 94-55442 (merits action). The equitable action was filed by Walker with the assistance of counsel, seeking a declaration that Walker could lawfully assign his § 1988 attorneys fee rights to his lawyer and asking for a declaration and injunction against the defendants making any settlement offers contingent upon waiver of the § 1988 fees. The merits action was filed the same day by Walker in pro per pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging false arrest and imprisonment. The equitable action was dismissed for lack of justiciability and on case management grounds. The plaintiffs in pro per merits case was later dismissed for failure to prosecute. We affirm both dismissals.