Holt v. Norris et al

Filing 41

ORDER denying 40 Motion to Appoint Counsel without prejudice filed by Robert Bryan Holt and directing plaintiff to file a response to defts' summary judgment motion within 10 days of the date of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Henry L. Jones, Jr on 2/22/10. (bkp)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF DIVISION ROBERT BRYAN HOLT, ADC #104652 5:09V00167HLJ LARRY NORRIS, et al. ORDER This matter is before the Court on plaintiff's motion for appointment of counsel (DE #40). The Court notes that the factual allegations in the complaint are not complex, the legal issues are very straightforward, and plaintiff has thus far demonstrated adequate ability to place his claims before the Court. Therefore, the Court will deny plaintiff's request for counsel at this time. Accordingly, IT IS THEREFORE, ORDERED that plaintiff's motion for the appointment of counsel (DE #40) is DENIED without prejudice. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that plaintiff shall file a response to defendants' summary judgment motion (DE #37) within ten days of the date of this Order. IT IS SO ORDERED this 22nd day of February, 2010. DEFENDANTS PLAINTIFF

___________________________________ United States Magistrate Judge