De Romero v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 14

ORDER GRANTING IN PART 13 Plaintiff's Request for an Extension of Time, signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 7/9/2018. (Hall, S)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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MERCEDES MORALES DE ROMERO,
Plaintiff,

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v.

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NANCY A. BERRYHILL,
Acting Commissioner of Social Security,

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Defendant.
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Case No.: 1:17-cv-01508 - JLT
ORDER GRANTING IN PART PLAINTIFF’S
REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME
(Doc. 13)

On July 5, 2018, the parties filed a stipulation for Plaintiff to have an extension of time to file an

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opening brief. (Doc. 13) The Scheduling Order allows for a single extension of thirty days by the

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stipulation of the parties (Doc. 5 at 4). Here, Plaintiff requests an extension of 44 days.
Beyond the single extension of thirty days, “requests to modify [the scheduling] order must be

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made by written motion and will be granted only for good cause.” (Doc. 5 at 4) Accordingly, the

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Court construes the stipulation of the parties to be a motion to amend the Scheduling Order. Plaintiff

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contends the additional time is necessary for counsel “to fully research the issues presented.” (Doc. 13

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at 2) In addition, Defendant does not oppose the extension of 44 days. (See id. at 1-2)

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Based upon the stipulation of the parties and good cause appearing, the Court ORDERS:

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Plaintiff’s request for an extension of time is GRANTED; and

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Plaintiff SHALL file an opening brief no later than August 7, 2018.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated:

July 9, 2018

/s/ Jennifer L. Thurston
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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