Wilburn v. Bratcher et al
Filing
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ORDER AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory G. Hollows on 6/16/2016 ORDERING The hearing date of 6/23/2016 is VACATED, and may, or may not, be reset after 6/30/2016. Plaintiff shall show cause, in writing, no later than 6/30/2016 why sanctions should not be imposed for failure timely to file opposition or a statement of non-opposition to the pending motion. Plaintiff is directed to file opposition, if any, to the motion, or a statement of non-opposition thereto, no later than 6/30/2016.(Reader, L)
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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TERRENCE LAMAR WILBURN,
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No. 2:15-cv-00699 TLN GGH
Plaintiff,
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v.
ORDER AND
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GARREN BRATCHER, et al.,
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Defendants.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
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Plaintiff is proceeding pro se in this action, referred to the undersigned pursuant to Local
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Rule 302(c)(21). Defendant Garren Bratcher’s motion to dismiss is presently noticed for hearing
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on the June 23, 2016 law and motion calendar of the undersigned. Opposition to motions, or a
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statement of non-opposition thereto, must be filed fourteen days preceding the noticed hearing
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date. E.D. Cal. L. R. 230(c). Court records reflect that plaintiff failed to file opposition or a
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statement of non-opposition to the motion on or before June 9, 2016 when it was due.
Failure to comply with the Local Rules “may be grounds for imposition by the Court of
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any and all sanctions authorized by statute or Rule or within the inherent power of the Court.”
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E.D. Cal. L. R. 110; see Ghazali v. Moran, 46 F.3d 52, 53 (9th Cir. 1995). Additionally, “[n]o
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party will be entitled to be heard in opposition to a motion at oral arguments if written opposition
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to the motion has not been timely filed.” E.D. Cal. L. R. 230(c).1 Pro se litigants are bound by
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the rules of procedure, even though pleadings are liberally construed in their favor. King v.
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Atiyeh, 814 F.2d 565, 567 (9th Cir. 1987), overruled on other grounds by Lacey v. Maricopa
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County, 693 F.3d 896, 925 (9th Cir. 2012); Jacobsen v. Filler, 790 F.2d 1362, 1364-65 (9th
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Cir.1986). The Local Rules specifically provide that cases of persons appearing in propria
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persona who fail to comply with the Federal and Local Rules are subject to dismissal, judgment
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by default, and other appropriate sanctions. E.D. Cal. L. R. 183.
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Good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:
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1. The hearing date of June 23, 2016 is vacated, and may, or may not, be reset after June
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30, 2016.
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2. Plaintiff shall show cause, in writing, no later than June 30, 2016 why sanctions should
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not be imposed for failure timely to file opposition or a statement of non-opposition to the
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pending motion.
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3. Plaintiff is directed to file opposition, if any, to the motion, or a statement of non-
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opposition thereto, no later than June 30, 2016. Failure to file opposition and appear at hearing, if
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reset, or to file a statement of non-opposition, will be deemed a statement of non-opposition, and
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shall result in a recommendation that certain defendants, or this entire action be dismissed.
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Dated: June 16, 2016
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/s/ Gregory G. Hollows
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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
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GGH:wil0699.amm
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Moreover, failure to appear at hearing may be deemed withdrawal of opposition to a motion or
may result in sanctions. E.D. Cal. L. R. 230(i).
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