Cora v. Hardy

Filing 29

MEMORANDUM Order Signed by the Honorable Milton I. Shadur on 5/23/2012.(nf, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
EASTERN DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ex rel.)
TREMAYNE CORA #B79855,
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Petitioner,
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v.
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MARCUS HARDY,
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Respondent.
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No.

11 C 9230

MEMORANDUM ORDER
Respondent Warden Marcus Hardy has filed a detailed 35-page
Answer to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (“Petition”)
filed by Tremayne Cora (“Cora”), supplementing that Answer with
extensive exhibits.

Under Rule 5(e) of the Rules Governing

Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts, Cora is
given the right to “submit a reply to the respondent’s answer or
other pleading within a time fixed by the judge.”
In light of the extensive nature of the Answer and exhibits
filed by Assistant Attorney General David Iskowich on behalf of
Warden Hardy, this Court has determined that Cora’s earlier
motion for the appointment of pro bono counsel is granted, and
the following member of the trial bar is appointed for that
purpose:
Standish E. Willis, Esq.
39 South LaSalle Street
Suite 1210
Chicago IL 60603
Attorney Willis is ordered to file Cora’s reply on or before

June 25, 2012, with the understanding that if attorney Willis
finds that more time is needed this Court would be receptive to a
request for an extension of that due date.1

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Milton I. Shadur
Senior United States District Judge
Date:

May 23, 2012

1

Because of the voluminous nature of respondent Warden
Hardy’s exhibits, photocopying them would be both burdensome and
expensive. Attorney Willis will be welcome to borrow this
Court’s chambers copies for his use in preparing the reply.
2