Greenwood v. King et al

Filing 39

ORDER denying 36 Motion to Compel Documents; denying 37 Motion for Issuance of Subpoenas. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael T. Parker on September 25, 2009. (Harris, M.)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI HATTIESBURG DIVISION GREGORY T. GREENWOOD VERSUS JOHNNIE DENMARK, ET AL. ORDER THIS MATTER is before the upon a motion [36] to compel documents for omnibus hearing and a motion [37] for issuance of subpoena for witnesses for omnibus hearing, filed by Plaintiff. In these motions, Plaintiff seeks an order compelling Defendants to produce certain documents at the omnibus hearing scheduled for October 6, 2009, as well as subpoenas for various witnesses to attend the hearing. Plaintiff's motions are premature. In the Order [23] Setting Omnibus Hearing, the court directed the parties to "be prepared to discuss and identify any and all discovery requests or issues at the hearing." At the hearing, the court will review the parties' discovery requests and determine the appropriate scope of discovery. At the omnibus hearing, the court will also hear arguments on Plaintiff's Motion [3] for Preliminary Injunction. See [29 ] (Notice of Hearing). Should the court determine that any additional documents or testimony are necessary regarding Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction, the court will address that issue at that time. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that Plaintiff's motion [36] to compel documents and motion [37] for issuance of subpoena are denied. SO ORDERED on this the 25th day of September, 2009. s/ Michael T. Parker United States Magistrate Judge PLAINTIFF CIVIL ACTION NO. 2:09cv94-KS-MTP DEFENDANTS