Bryant v. Oakland Housing Authority et al

Filing 39

ORDER by Judge Edward M. Chen re 38 Parties' Discovery Letter Brief of September 18, 2013 (emclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/19/2013)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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KEITH BRYANT,

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Plaintiff,
v.

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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No. C-12-2102 EMC

OAKLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY, et al.,

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ORDER RE JOINT LETTER OF
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Defendants.
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(Docket No. 38)
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The parties submitted a joint letter on September 18, 2013, regarding a discovery dispute.

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Having reviewed that letter and accompanying submissions, the Court hereby rules as follows.

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Even if the upcoming revision to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45 were to apply, that

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revision does not bar a court from protecting a party from an undue burden or expense. Here, the

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Court finds that Defendants’ compromise proposal is reasonable given Ms. Homayun’s residence in

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Studio City, California, and the other circumstances identified in her declaration.

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Accordingly, the Court hereby orders that Ms. Homayun shall be deposed in Oakland but
that the parties shall split the costs of her travel-related expenses (including airfare).

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This order disposes of Docket No. 38.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated: September 19, 2013

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EDWARD M. CHEN
United States District Judge