Wilkins v. Ahern

Filing 297

ORDER GRANTING 296 PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME; DENYING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on July 15, 2011. (mmcsec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/15/2011)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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Plaintiff,
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SHERIFF GREG AHERN, et al.,
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Defendants.
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KEENAN WILKINS,

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No. C 08-1084 MMC (PR)
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S
MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME;
DENYING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR
APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL
(Docket No. 296)

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GOOD CAUSE APPEARING, plaintiff’s request for an extension of time to file an

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opposition to defendants’ motion to dismiss misjoined parties and sever claims is hereby
GRANTED. Plaintiff shall file his opposition no later than September 16, 2011. Defendants
shall file a reply brief no later than fifteen (15) days after plaintiff’s opposition is filed.
Plaintiff also requests appointment of counsel to assist in preparing such opposition.

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This is plaintiff’s fifth request for appointment of counsel in this matter. For the reasons
stated in the Court’s prior orders, plaintiff’s present motion for appointment of counsel
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likewise is denied. If the Court subsequently determines appointment of counsel is

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warranted, it will seek volunteer counsel to represent plaintiff.

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This order terminates Docket No. 296.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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DATED: July 15, 2011
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MAXINE M. CHESNEY
United States District Judge

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