Thomas v. Betti et al

Filing 5

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 8/24/09 ORDERING that the dfts file a response to the 1 cmplt w/in 30 days. (Yin, K) (Corrected Image added on 8/25/2009) (Yin, K). Modified on 8/25/2009 (Yin, K).

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 vs. L. BETTI, et al., Defendants. / ORDER EDWARD THOMAS, Plaintiff, No. CIV S-09-871 KJM P IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se. Plaintiff seeks relief pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The defendants removed this case from the Superior Court of Lassen County, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1441(b) and have paid the applicable filing fee. This proceeding was referred to this court by Local Rule 72-302 pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). The complaint states a cognizable claim for relief pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(b). If the allegations of the complaint are proven, plaintiff has a reasonable opportunity to prevail on the merits of this action against all named defendants. ///// /////

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In accordance with the above, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the defendants file a response to the complaint within thirty days of the entry of this order. DATED: August 24, 2009. 4/thom0871.1

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