Smith v. Unknown

Filing 9

ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE to the Eastern District of California. Signed by Judge Charles R. Breyer on 9/19/2014. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate/Proof of Service)(beS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/22/2014)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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BERNARD L. SMITH, P40024,
Plaintiff.

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No. C 14-3414 CRB (PR)
ORDER OF TRANSFER
(Dkt. #8)

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Plaintiff, a prisoner at Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) in Ione, California, has

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filed a pro se civil action alleging inadequate medical care at MCSP. A substantial part

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of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred, and the potential defendants

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referred to in the pleading reside, in Amador County, which lies within the venue of the

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

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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.

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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: Sept. 19, 2014

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CHARLES R. BREYER
United States District Judge

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