Davis v. Hobbs et al

Filing 56

ORDER directing plaintiff to file a response to the 53 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by James Banks, Joe Page, III, Benny Magness, F Washington, Ray Hobbs, Mark Stephens, Curtis Meinzer, Maurice Culclager within 14 days of this Order, along with a short statement setting forth the disputed facts that he believes must be decided at a trial. Signed by Magistrate Judge Beth Deere on 4/3/13. (kpr)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
PINE BLUFF DIVISION
RICHARD ALAN DAVIS
ADC #89568
V.

PLAINTIFF

NO. 5:12-CV-371-BSM-BD

RAY HOBBS, et al.

DEFENDANTS
ORDER

The Defendants have moved for summary judgment on Plaintiff Richard Davis’s
claims against them. (Docket entry #53) Mr. Davis may now file a response, if he
chooses, opposing the motion. Any response must be filed within fourteen (14) days of
this Order.1
The response may include opposing affidavits that Mr. Davis or others have
signed. Affidavits must be sworn to under oath (notarized) or declared under penalty of
perjury (see 28 U.S.C. § 1746). Any affidavit must be based upon the personal
knowledge of the person signing it. No affidavit will be considered in ruling on the
motion for summary judgment unless it was sworn to under oath or declared under
penalty of perjury.

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Local Rule 5.5(c)(2) includes requirements for parties who are not represented
by counsel. They must: promptly notify the Clerk and the other parties in the case of any
change in address; monitor the progress of the case and to prosecute or defend the case
diligently; sign all pleadings and include a current address, zip code, and telephone
number; and be familiar with and follow both Local Rules and the Federal Rules of Civil
Procedure. Any plaintiff not represented by counsel must respond to communications
from the Court within thirty (30) days, or the case can be dismissed.

In addition to his response, Mr. Davis should file a separate short statement setting
forth the disputed facts that he believes must be decided at a trial. See Local Rule 56.1,
Rules of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
IT IS SO ORDERED this 3rd day of April, 2013.

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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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