Jablonski v. Martin et al

Filing 28

ORDER granting 27 Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiff shall have up to and including December 21, 2015 to file his Amended Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol Mirando on 11/16/2015. (ANW)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
FORT MYERS DIVISION
EDWARD J. JABLONSKI,
Plaintiff,
v.

Case No: 2:15-cv-383-FtM-38CM

CHRISTOPHER W. MARTIN,
TODD M. LONERGAN and
MARTIN, DISIERE, JEFFERSON
& WISDOM,
Defendants.
ORDER
Before the Court is Plaintiff’s Motion for Extension of Time (Doc. 27), filed on
November 13, 2015. Plaintiff, pro se, seeks a 30-60-day extension to respond to the
complaint. Doc. 27 at 1. A review of the docket indicates that Defendant has not
filed a complaint or counterclaim against Plaintiff to which an answer would be
required.

The district court, however, granted Defendants’ motion to dismiss

without prejudice and directed Plaintiff to file an Amended Complaint on or before
November 20, 2015 (Doc. 20).

To the extent Plaintiff is referring to the district

court’s order directing him to file an Amended Complaint, Plaintiff’s request for
extension is granted. Plaintiff stated that he spoke with Defendants’ counsel who
does not oppose an extension. Doc. 27 at 1.
As a reminder, before preparing any further pleadings, Plaintiff is encouraged
to visit the “Proceeding Without a Lawyer” section of this Court’s website at
www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The website includes tips, frequently asked questions,

sample forms, and a “Guide for Proceeding Without a Lawyer.” Plaintiff is informed
that if he chooses to proceed pro se, it is mandatory that he proceed in accordance
with Federal and Local Rules. Loren v Sasser, 309 F.3d 1296, 1304 (11th Cir. 2002)
(noting that despite certain leniency afforded pro se parties, they must follow
procedures).
ACCORDINGLY, it is hereby
ORDERED:
1.

Plaintiff’s Motion for Extension of Time (Doc. 12) is GRANTED.

2.

Plaintiff shall have up to and including December 21, 2015 to file his

Amended Complaint consistent with the district court’s directives in the Order (Doc.
20) permitting Plaintiff to file an Amended Complaint.
DONE and ORDERED in Fort Myers, Florida on this 16th day of November,
2015.

Copies:
Counsel of record
Pro Se Parties

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