Cundiff v. Patton et al

Filing 34

ORDER granting 27 Patton's Motion to Dismiss; Cundiff's case is dismissed without prejudice for failure to respond to this Court's July 13th Order. Signed by Judge D. P. Marshall Jr. on 8/1/11. (vjt)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

WESTERN DIVISION

TYSON E. CUNDIFF,

ADC #550660

v.

PLAINTIFF

Case No. 4:10-cv-1542-DPM-JTK

MICHAEL PATTON, Correctional
Officer, Pope County Jail

DEFENDANT

ORDER
Cundiff's case is dismissed for failing to respond to the Court and
failing to update his mailing address. On 13 July 2011, this Court directed
Cundiff to notify the Court of his current address and his intent to further
prosecute this action within thirty days. Document No. 29. The Clerk sent this
Order to Cundiff, but the mail was returned undeliverable. Document Nos. 30
& 32. Cundiff has neither responded nor notified the Court of his new

address. Cundiff has, in fact, not communicated with this Court since
November 2010. Document No. 10
Local Rule 5.5(c)(2) of the United States District Courts for the Eastern
and Western Districts of Arkansas provides:

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.... If any communi­
cation from the Court to a pro se plaintiff is not
responded to within thirty (30) days, the case may be
dismissed without prejudice....
In light of Cundiff's failure to respond to this Court's July 13th Order,
Patton's motion, Document No.2 7, is granted. Cundiff's case is dismissed
without prejudice.
So Ordered.

1 September 2011

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