Abbott v. Humphrey et al

Filing 37

ORDER extending discovery deadline to 2/21/2012 and dispositive motions deadline to 4/6/3012. Ordered by Judge Hugh Lawson on 11/16/2011. (nbp)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
VALDOSTA DIVISION
KAREN ABBOTT,

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Plaintiff,
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v.
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KEITH HUMPHREY, in his official
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Capacity as Superintendent; and
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LANIER COUNTY, GEORGIA
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Defendants.
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Civil Case No.
7:10-cv-109 (HL)

ORDER
After reviewing the Joint Status Report filed by the parties on November
14, 2011 (Doc. 36), the Court declines to grant the parties’ request for an
additional five months of discovery in this case. Instead, the Court finds a sixty
day extension to be the appropriate. Therefore, discovery shall be extended until
Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
Deadlines for the rest of the case shall also be amended to reflect the
extension of the discovery period. The amended deadline to join additional
parties or amend the pleadings shall be Monday, January 23, 2012. Any and all
Daubert motions shall be submitted to the Court no later than Thursday, March
22, 2012. The amended deadline for dispositive motions shall be Friday, April 6,
2012. The Court does not anticipate granting any further extensions in the
absence of extenuating circumstances.

As to the Defendants’ Motion for Attorney Fees, the Motion is denied.
Upon thoughtful consideration, the Court finds that the inexcusable delay of the
case to this point lies in part with both parties. However, the Court will reconsider
the issue of attorney fees if this matter does not proceed with expedition.
SO ORDERED, this 16th day of November, 2011.

s/ Hugh Lawson
HUGH LAWSON, SENIOR JUDGE
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