Qwest Communication Company, LLC v. Sun Coast Merchandise Corporation
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MINUTES OF Order to Show Cause Re: Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution by Judge Percy Anderson: Generally, defendants must answer the complaint within 21 days after service. In the present case, it appears that this time period has not been met. Accord ingly, the court, on its own motion, orders plaintiff to show cause in writing on or before 11/10/2010, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. Pursuant to Rule 78 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the court finds that this matter is appropriate for submission without oral argument. The Order to Show Cause will stand submitted upon the filing of plaintiff's response. Failure to respond to this Order may result in the imposition of sanctions, including but not limited to dismissal of the complaint. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk)
-SS Qwest Communication Company, LLC v. Sun Coast Merchandise Corporation
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL Case No. Title CV 10-7145 PA (SSx) Date October 27, 2010 Qwest Communication Co., LLC v. Sun Coast Merchandise Corporation
Present: The Honorable Paul Songco Deputy Clerk
PERCY ANDERSON, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Not Reported Court Reporter N/A Tape No.
Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs: None Proceedings:
Attorneys Present for Defendants: None
Order to Show Cause Re: Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution
Generally, defendants must answer the complaint within 21 days after service (60 days if the defendant is the United States). Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(a)(1). In the present case, it appears that this time period has not been met. Accordingly, the court, on its own motion, orders plaintiff to show cause in writing on or before November 10, 2010, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. Pursuant to Rule 78 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the court finds that this matter is appropriate for submission without oral argument. The Order to Show Cause will stand submitted upon the filing of plaintiff's response. Failure to respond to this Order may result in the imposition of sanctions, including but not limited to dismissal of the complaint. IT IS SO ORDERED.
: Initials of Preparer
CV-90 (06/04)
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
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