Samir Abu-Lughod v. Suhail Calis et al

Filing 155

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Re Counterclaim by Judge Dolly M. Gee. Response to Order to Show Cause due by 12/9/2014. (rne)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Case No.
Title

CV13-2792-DMG (RZx)

Date

November 25, 2014

Samir Abu-Lughod v. Suhail Calis, et al.

Present: The Honorable

DOLLY M. GEE, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

Kane Tien

Not Reported

Deputy Clerk

Court Reporter

Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs:

Attorneys Present for Defendants:

Not Present

Not Present

Proceedings:

IN CHAMBERS - Order To Show Cause Re: Counterclaim Dismissal for Lack of
Prosecution

Absent a showing of good cause, a counterclaim must be dismissed without prejudice if the summons and counterclaim
are not served on a counter defendant within 120 days after the counterclaim is filed. Generally, counter defendant must
answer the counterclaim within 21days after service (60 days if the counter defendant is the United States.)
In the present case, it appears that one or more of these time periods has not been met. Accordingly, the court, on its own
motion, orders counter claimant(s) to show cause in writing on or before December 9, 2014 why the counterclaim
should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. As an alternative to a written response by counter claimant(s), the Court
will consider the filing of one of the following, as an appropriate response to this Order To Show Cause, on or before the
above date, as evidence that the matter is being prosecuted diligently:
______ An answer by the following counter defendant(s): Samir Abu-Lughod;
______ Counter claimant's application for entry of default pursuant to Rule 55a of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure;
It is plaintiff's responsibility to respond promptly to all Orders and to prosecute the action diligently, including filing
proofs of service and stipulations extending time to respond. If necessary, plaintiff(s) must also pursue Rule 55 remedies
promptly upon the default of any defendant. All stipulations affecting the progress of the case must be approved by this
Court. (Local Rules 7-1 and 7-2).
No oral argument of this matter will be heard unless ordered by the Court. The Order will stand submitted upon the filing
of a responsive pleading or motion on or before the date upon which a response by counter claimant(s) is due. The
counterclaim will be dismissed if the above-mentioned document(s) are not filed by the date indicated above.

CV-90

CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL

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