Berndt et al v. California Department of Corrections et al

Filing 496

ORDER regarding dkt no. 488. Signed by Judge Joseph C. Spero on April 19, 2013. (jcslc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/19/2013)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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MARTHA BERNDT, et al.,

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Plaintiffs,

Case No.: C-03-03174 PJH
ORDER

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v.
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Northern District of California

United States District Court

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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
CORRECTIONS, et al.,
Defendants.

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For the reasons stated on the record at the hearing, held on April 19, 2013, the Court orders

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as follows: (1) each party shall be allowed twenty depositions; (2) if, after completing those

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depositions, either party requires additional depositions, the parties shall meet and confer regarding

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those additional depositions; (3) if the parties are unable to reach a resolution as to any requested

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additional depositions, the party seeking the additional depositions must demonstrate its need for

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those depositions; and (4) the parties shall meet and confer regarding a stipulation limiting

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Defendants’ use of witnesses with respect to the subject matter of this case.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated: April 19, 2013
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JOSEPH C. SPERO
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE