Smith v. Arkansas Department of Correction et al

Filing 24

ORDER directing pltf to file a response to deft's 22 MOTION to Dismiss within 10 days from the entry of this Order; failure to comply will result in the dismissal of this case. Signed by Judge Susan Webber Wright on 5/12/10. (vjt)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF DIVISION VIDA JEAN BRAKEFIELD SMITH Plaintiff VS. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, ET AL. Defendants ORDER Before the Court is Defendant's motion to dismiss this case for lack of prosecution. The time for responding has passed, and Plaintiff, who proceeds pro se, has failed to file a response. In support of the motion, Defendant reports that it has attempted to contact Plaintiff to confer as required under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, but has failed to return counsel's phone calls. Additionally, Defendant states that Plaintiff failed to comply with the Court's order directing Plaintiff to provide complete responses to Defendant's discovery requests. Plaintiff is advised that if she wishes to pursue her claims in this case, she must file a response to Defendant's motion within 10 (ten) days from the entry date of this order. The failure to file a response will result in dismissal of this case without prejudice. IT IS SO ORDERED THIS 12TH DAY OF MAY, 2010. * * * * * * * * *

NO:5:09CV0065 SWW

/s/Susan Webber Wright UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE