Barry Lamon v. Tilton, et al

Filing 52

ORDER DENYING Motion for Re-Argument/Reconsideration 45 , signed by Magistrate Judge Dennis L. Beck on 2/19/09. (Hellings, J)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Plaintiff Barry Lamon ("plaintiff") is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. On September 12, 2008, the Court dismissed Plaintiff's second amended complaint with leave to amend, for failure to comply with Rules 8 and 18 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Doc. 28). On December 18, 2008, Plaintiff filed a third amended complaint, along with a motion for a temporary restraining order and injunctive relief. (Doc. 42). On December 23, 2008, the undersigned issued a Findings and Recommendations, recommending that Plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunctive relief be denied. Plaintiff was advised that he may file written objections to the Findings and Recommendations within thirty (30) days. (Doc. 44). On January 20, 2009, Plaintiff filed a motion requesting re-argument of his motion for a temporary restraining order/injunctive relief. (Doc. 45). Plaintiff has also filed an Objection to the Findings and Recommendations. (Doc. 48). This order addresses only Plaintiff's motion for reargument, which the court construes as a motion for reconsideration. /// 1 v. (Doc. 45) JOHN TILTON, et al., Defendants. / BARRY LAMON, Plaintiff, CASE NO. 1:07-cv-00493-AWI-DLB PC ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR REARGUMENT/RECONSIDERATION

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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In his motion, Plaintiff references Local Rule 78-230(k), which governs applications for reconsideration. The Rule states in relevant part, "[w]henever any motion has been granted or denied in whole or in part, and a subsequent motion for reconsideration is made upon the same or any alleged different set of facts, it shall be the duty of counsel to present to the Judge or Magistrate Judge to whom such subsequent motion is made an affidavit or brief, as appropriate, setting forth the material facts and circumstances surrounding each motion for which reconsideration is sought..." Plaintiff's motion for reconsideration must be denied as premature. The Findings and Recommendations have not yet been addressed by the District Judge, and so Plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order and/or injunctive relief has not yet been denied or granted in whole or in part. Local Rule 78-230(k). A party who is dissatisfied with the Findings and Recommendations may file an objection, which Plaintiff has already done. Accordingly, Plaintiff's motion for re-argument/reconsideration, filed January 20, 2009, is HEREBY ORDERED DENIED as premature. IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: 3b142a

February 19, 2009

/s/ Dennis L. Beck UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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