Paige (ID 108422) v. Martell et al

Filing 86

ORDER granting 80 Motion to Appoint Counsel. Appointed J. Stan Sexton for Michael P. Paige for limited scope representation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kenneth G. Gale on 8/2/18. Mailed to pro se party Michael Paige. by regular mail (aw)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF KANSAS
MICHAEL P. PAIGE,

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Plaintiff,
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vs.
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SHERRY MARTELL, et al.,
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Defendants.
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Case No. 17-3056-EFM-KGG

ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL FOR
A LIMITED SCOPE

The Plaintiff has moved for the appointment of counsel (Doc. 54). The Court
finds good cause for granting the motion. Preliminary to a final choice of
appointed counsel, the Court appoints attorney Stan J. Sexton pursuant to 28
U.S.C. § 1915(e)(1), and D. Kan. Rules 83.5.3.1 and 83.5.8 (Limited Scope
Representation) to provide consultation and advice to the plaintiff concerning this
matter, and to advise and represent the plaintiff, and negotiate with defense
counsel, concerning a possible resolution of the dispute. Mr. Sexton shall report
back to the Magistrate Judge concerning the need for a general appointment of
counsel for the Plaintiff.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 2nd day of August, 2018.
S/ KENNETH G. GALE
Kenneth G. Gale
United States Magistrate Judge