O'Neal v. Amah et al

Filing 26

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman on 08/28/15 ordering that within 30 days from the date of this order, defendants shall file a responsive pleading. (Plummer, M)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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GLENN DAVID O’NEAL,

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Plaintiff,

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v.

No. 2:14-cv-1597 GEB KJN P

ORDER

CHAPLAIN AMAH, et al.,

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Defendants.

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Plaintiff proceeds, in forma pauperis and without counsel, in this civil rights action filed

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pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. By order filed August 5, 2015, plaintiff was granted leave to file

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an amended complaint. Plaintiff has now filed an amended complaint.

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The amended complaint states a potentially cognizable claim for relief against defendants

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Amah and Howard pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(b). If the allegations of

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the amended complaint are proven, plaintiff has a reasonable opportunity to prevail on the merits

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of this action.

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In accordance with the above, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that within thirty days from the

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date of this order, defendants shall file a responsive pleading.

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Dated: August 28, 2015

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