Thomas v. Swarthout

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ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 11/20/13 granting 16 Motion for Extension of Time. The time for filing respondent's responsive pleading is extended through and including 12/11/13. Petitioner's request for entry of default 13 is denied. (Plummer, M)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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LLOYD M. THOMAS,

Case No. 2:13-cv-01645-CKD

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Petitioner, ORDER
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v.
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GARY SWARTHOUT,

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Respondent.

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Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding pro se in a habeas corpus action pursuant to 28

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U.S.C. § 2254. On November 18, 2013, respondent filed a request for extension of time to file a

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responsive pleading. Good cause having been presented to the court and GOOD CAUSE

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APPEARING THEREFOR, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

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1. The time for filing respondent’s responsive pleading is extended through and including
December 11, 2013; and
2. Petitioner’s request for entry of default (ECF No. 13) is denied.
Dated: November 20, 2013

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CAROLYN K. DELANEY
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE