Scott v. Galloway et al

Filing 7

ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE. to the Eastern District of California. Signed by Judge Charles R. Breyer on 1/3/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(beS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/6/2012)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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THOMAS E. SCOTT, V-62220,
Plaintiff(s),

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vs.
DR. GALLOWAY, et al.,
Defendant(s).

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No. C 11-5742 CRB (PR)
ORDER OF TRANSFER
(Docket # 5 & 6)

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Plaintiff, a prisoner at Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, California, has filed a pro

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se civil rights complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. A substantial part of the events or

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omissions giving rise to the claim(s) occurred, and the defendants named reside, in the

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County of Amador, which lies within the venue of the Eastern District of California.

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See 28 U.S.C. § 84(b). Venue therefore properly lies in the Eastern District. See id. §

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1391(b).

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Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, in the interest of justice and pursuant to 28

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U.S.C. § 1406(a), this action be TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for

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the Eastern District of California.

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The clerk shall transfer this matter and terminate all pending motions as moot.

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SO ORDERED.

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DATED:

Jan. 3, 2012
CHARLES R. BREYER
United States District Judge

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