Howard v. Gonzales

Filing 21

ORDER Denying 18 Plaintiff's Motion to Order United States Marshal to Serve Defendant, signed by Magistrate Judge Dennis L. Beck on 2/11/14. (Verduzco, M)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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TIMOTHY HOWARD,
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Plaintiff,
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v.

1:12cv00487 LJO DLB PC
ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION
TO ORDER UNITED STATES MARSHAL
TO SERVE DEFENDANT

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G. GONZALES,

(Document 18)

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Defendant.
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Plaintiff Timothy Howard (“Plaintiff”), is proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this
civil rights action filed on March 30, 2012. On February 27, 2013, the Court issued an order finding
service appropriate for Defendant C. Gonzales.

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On February 4, 2014, Plaintiff filed a motion to order the United States Marshal to serve
Defendant. However, the Court ordered the United States Marshal to serve Defendant on March 29,
2013. On February 7, 2014, the United States Marshal returned summons, indicating that Defendant
was served on January 24, 2014.

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Accordingly, Plaintiff’s motion is DENIED AS MOOT.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated:

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/s/ Dennis

February 11, 2014

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
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L. Beck

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