Mister Bailey v. Bonita M. Hawkins et al

Filing 15

MINUTES IN CHAMBERS- ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION by Judge Dolly M. Gee. Accordingly, the Court, on its own motion, orders plaintiff(s) to show cause in writing on or before October 4, 2024 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (rolm)

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

LA CV 24-06680-DMG(SKx)

Date

Title Mister Bailey v. Bonita M. Hawkins et al
Present: The Honorable

September 26, 2024
Page

1 of 2

DOLLY M. GEE, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

Derek Davis
Deputy Clerk

Not Reported
Court Reporter

Attorneys Present for Plaintiff(s)
Not Present

Attorneys Present for Defendant(s)
Not Present

Proceedings: IN CHAMBERS—ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: DISMISSAL FOR
LACK OF PROSECUTION
Absent a showing of good cause, an action must be dismissed without prejudice if the
summons and complaint are not served on a defendant within 90 days after the complaint is filed.
See Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m). Generally, defendant must answer the complaint within 21 days after
service (60 days if the 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 plaintiff(s) to show cause in writing on or before
October 4, 2024 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. As an alternative
to a written response by plaintiff(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:
X

An answer by ALL served defendant(s)

X

Plaintiff'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.)

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

LA CV 24-06680-DMG(SKx)

Title Mister Bailey v. Bonita M. Hawkins et al

Date

September 26, 2024
Page

2 of 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 plaintiff(s) is due. This action will be dismissed if the above-mentioned
document(s) are not filed by the date indicated above.

CV-90

CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL

Initials of Deputy Clerk DD