Hurdsman et al v. Salkeld et al

Filing 33

ORDER granting pltfs 30 days from the entry of this Order to file their responses to defts' 31 MOTION to Dismiss. Signed by Chief Judge J. Leon Holmes on 4/6/10. (vjt)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION RODNEY A. HURDSMAN, et al. v. Case No. 4:09CV00892 JLH-JJV PLAINTIFFS

JAMES L. SALKELD, Director, Arkansas Department of Labor and Workforce Education, et al. ORDE R

DEFENDANTS

Pending before the Court is Defendants' motion (Doc. No. 31) for dismissal of the claims against them. In light of Plaintiffs' pro se status, they will be granted thirty (30) days from the entry date of this Order in which to file their responses. Plaintiffs are notified of their individual responsibilities to comply with the Local Rules of the Court, including Rule 5.5(c)(2), which states: "It is the duty of any party not represented by counsel to promptly notify the Clerk and the other parties to the proceedings of any change in his or her address, to monitor the progress of the case, and to prosecute or defend the action diligently. A party appearing for himself/herself shall sign his/her pleadings and state his/her address, zip code, and telephone number. If any communication from the Court to a pro se plaintiff is not responded to within thirty (30) days, the case may be dismissed without prejudice. Any party proceeding pro se shall be expected to be familiar with and follow the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure." IT IS SO ORDERED this 6th day of April, 2010.

__________________________________ J. LEON HOLMES UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE