Smith v. Martinez, et al.

Filing 28

ORDER denying 25 Motion demanding a response to the complaint signed by Magistrate Judge Michael J. Seng on 2/6/2018. (Lundstrom, T)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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EARL D. SMITH,

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Plaintiff,
v.
MARTINEZ, et al.,

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CASE No. 1: 17-cv-01092-AWI-MJS (PC)
ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION
DEMANDING A RESPONSE TO THE
COMPLAINT
(ECF No. 25)

Defendants.

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Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil

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rights action brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The matter proceeds on Plaintiff’s

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First Amendment retaliation claim against Defendant Martinez.

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Before the Court is Plaintiff’s motion demanding that Defendant Martinez answer

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the complaint. (ECF No. 25.) On February 5, 2018, Defendant Martinez filed an answer

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to the complaint. (ECF No. 26.)

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Accordingly, it is HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff’s motion (ECF No. 25) is
DENIED as moot.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
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Dated:

February 6, 2018

/s/

Michael J. Seng

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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