Harris v. Rios et al

Filing 18

ORDER Denying 4 10 11 Motions for Amendment and for Joinder as Moot; ORDER Denying 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief signed by Magistrate Judge Gary S. Austin on 02/11/2010. (Flores, E)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 1 Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro and in forma pauperis in a civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff has consented to magistrate judge jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c)(1). Pending before the court are Plaintiff's motions for correction and amendment, for permissive joinder of parties and for a preliminary injunction. In his motions for correction and/or amendment, Plaintiff indicates that his action is brought pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, 5 U.S.C. § 702, et seq. Plaintiff objects the any attempts to construe the action as a civil rights action. On February 3, 2010, an order was entered, granting Plaintiff leave to file an amended complaint. In his amended complaint, Plaintiff must clearly set forth the legal authority for this court's jurisdiction. Accordingly, the motions for correction and/or amendment are moot. In his motion for joinder, Plaintiff seeks to add a party as a defendant. In his amended complaint, Plaintiff may add another defendant. H. A. RIOS, et al., Defendants. vs. DONTE ROLANDO HARRIS, Plaintiff, 1: 09 CV 00781 YNP GSA (PC) ORDER RE MOTIONS (DOCS 4, 10, 11, 12) IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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Plaintiff is free to name additional defendants in his amended complaint. The motion granting leave to file an amended complaint therefore renders Plaintiff's motion moot. In his motion for a preliminary injunction, Plaintiff seeks an order enjoining Jesus Valero from confiscating certain items of Plaintiff's personal property, including his mail. Jesus Valero is not a defendant in this action, and has not been served with the complaint nor entered an appearance. The court must have personal jurisdiction over the parties to be enjoined; it may not enjoin defendants not yet served or before the court. Zepeda v. United States I.N.S., 753 F.2d 719, 727 (9th Cir. 1983). Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1. Plaintiff's motions for amendment and for joinder are denied as moot. 2. Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunctive relief is denied.

IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: 6i0kij

February 11, 2010

/s/ Gary S. Austin UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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