Howard W. Joplin, D/B/A American Research Pest Control Co. v. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company

After examining the briefs and the appellate record, this three-judge panel has determined unanimously that oral argument would not be of material assistance in the determination of this appeal. See Fed.R. App.P. 34(a); Tenth Circuit R. 10(e). The cause is therefore ordered submitted without oral argument.

This is an appeal from an order dismissing appellant, Howard W. Joplin’s civil action under Fed.R.Civ.P. 41(b). Joplin, appearing pro se throughout these proceedings, originally brought his civil action against Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (“company”) for breach of contract and libel…