Williams v. Swarthout et al

Filing 22

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory G. Hollows on 5/3/2012 DENYING 20 Request for Entry of Default; ORDERING Plaintiff to file an Opposition to the 21 Motion to Dismiss. (Michel, G)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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MARIO A. WILLIAMS,

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Plaintiff,

No. CIV S-11-1687 GGH P

vs.
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GARY SWARTHOUT, Warden, et al.,

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Defendants.
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ORDER
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Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis. He seeks

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relief pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff has filed a motion for entry of default, but

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defendants have timely filed a motion to dismiss. Plaintiff’s motion for default is denied and

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plaintiff must file an opposition to the motion to dismiss or this case will be dismissed.

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In accordance with the above, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

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1. Plaintiff’s motion for default (Doc. 20) is denied;

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2. Plaintiff must file an opposition to the motion to dismiss.

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DATED: May 3, 2012

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/s/ Gregory G. Hollows
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
ggh: ab
will1687.ord

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