Morris v. Drummond et al

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ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE to the Eastern District of CA. Signed by Judge Charles R. Breyer on 3/29/12. (Attachments: # 1 Cert Serve)(klhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/29/2012)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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ORVILLE M. MORRIS, H-57040,
Plaintiff(s),

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vs.
G. DRUMMOND, et al.,
Defendant(s).

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No. C 12-0958 CRB (PR)
ORDER OF TRANSFER
(Docket # 5)

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Plaintiff has filed a pro se prisoner complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 alleging

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violations of his federal rights while he was incarcerated at California State Prison,

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Sacramento. A substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim(s)

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occurred, and the defendants named reside, in the County of Sacramento, which lies

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within the venue of the Eastern District of California. See 28 U.S.C. § 84(b). Venue

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therefore properly lies in the Eastern District. See id. § 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.
The clerk shall transfer this matter and terminate all pending motions as moot.

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DATED: March 29, 2012

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CHARLES R. BREYER
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