McDonald v. Gray et al

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Order re: 1 Complaint filed by Nathaniel McDonald. The complaint is not on the court's form. ( Miscellaneous deadline set for 3/27/2009 for plaintiff to file new form 1983.). Signed by Magistrate Judge Sonja F. Bivins on 2/27/09. (order and 1983 form to plaintiff) (cmj)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ALABAMA SOUTHERN DIVISION NATHANIEL MCDONALD, Plaintiff, vs. WAYNE GRAY, et al., Defendants. : : : : : ORDER Plaintiff, an Alabama inmate proceeding pro se, filed a complaint alleging violations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (Doc. 1), together with motion to proceed without prepayment of fees. (Doc. 2). Plaintiff's complaint (Doc. 1) is not on the form required by Accordingly, Plaintiff is ORDERED to complete and CIVIL ACTION 09-00056-KD-B

this Court.

file, by March 27, 2009, this Court's current form for a complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. See Local Rule 83.9(d)(1). Plaintiff's

new complaint will supersede his original complaint; therefore, Plaintiff shall not rely upon his original complaint. If

additional pages are needed, Plaintiff shall follow the format contained in the form complaint when completing the additional pages. Failure to comply with this Order within the prescribed time or to advise the Court of a change in address will result in the dismissal of this action without prejudice for failure to prosecute and to obey the Court's Order. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send

Plaintiff the form for a complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

DONE this 27th day of February, 2009. /s/ Sonja F. Bivins UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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