McLeod v. Crist

Filing 2

ORDER dismissing case for lack of venue. The Clerk of Court is directed to close this case. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 1/28/2009. (SN)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA TAMPA DIVISION STEVEN A. MCLEOD, Plaintiff, vs. CHARLIE CRIST, Defendant. / CASE NO. 8:09-CIV-72-T-17-TBM

ORDER This cause is before the Court sua sponte. The Court notes that the defendant in this case resides in Tallahassee, Florida, as governor of the state, and the Plaintiff resides in Jasper, Florida. Both parties are therefore in the Northern District of Florida, not the Middle District. Also, the actions which are the subject of this suit would have occurred in the Northern District of Florida. Therefore, pursuant to 28§ 1391 (b), there is no venue in this district for this cause. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that this cause of action be dismissed for lack of venue. The Clerk of Court is directed to close this case. DONE and ORDERED in Chambers, in Tampa, Florida, this 28th day of January, 2009.

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