Jones v. Smith et al

Filing 39

ORDER denying 38 Joint MOTION to Continue. The discovery deadline is extended to 3/9/09, & the motions deadline is extended to 3/26/09. The trial remains set for 5/18/09. Signed by Judge Brian S. Miller on 2/18/09. (jct)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS JONESBORO DIVISION JOHNNIE LEE JONES vs. USF HOLLAND, INC. ORDER Pending before the Court is a joint motion for continuance of the May 18, 2009 trial. The request is denied. This case was filed on September 19, 2007, and arises out of an accident which occurred on October 19, 2004. continuance which was granted on July 30, 2008. The issues in this case are not complicated. The parties have had ample time to conduct discovery exercising due diligence. The discovery deadline is currently set for February 23, 2009, and the court extends the discovery deadline to March 9, 2009; the motions deadline is extended to March 26, 2009. In all other respects the motion for continuance (Doc No. 38) is denied. IT IS SO ORDERED this 18th day of February, 2009. The parties previously requested a NO: 3:07CV00130 BSM DEFENDANT PLAINTIFF

____________________________________ UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE