Cobbins et al v. J.E.Dunn Construction Co. et al

Filing 112

Order of Dismissal. Signed on 3/13/17 by District Judge Ortrie D. Smith. (Matthes Mitra, Renea) Order mailed Regular and Certified Mail to Robert Cobbins (9590 9401 0087 5168 9159 11) and Jessie Cobbins (9590 9401 0087 5168 9159 28) on 3/13/2017 (Martin, Jan).

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI
WESTERN DIVISION
JESSIE COBBINS and
ROBERT COBBINS,
Plaintiffs,
vs.
J.E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION CO.,
et al.,
Defendants.

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Case No. 15-0031-CV-W-ODS

ORDER DISMISSING CASE
On December 8, 2016, the Court held a pretrial conference with Plaintiffs and
counsel for the sole remaining Defendant, Insulite Glass Company, Inc. Doc. #108.
During the pretrial conference, the undersigned informed Plaintiffs they had the choice
to continue litigating this matter pro se or could retain counsel. The Court cancelled the
trial and stayed the matter for 90 days to allow Plaintiffs to retain counsel or choose to
represent themselves. Doc. #109. The Court told Plaintiffs if they chose to represent
themselves, “they must file a statement with the Court affirmatively stating they intend to
represent themselves before the stay concludes.” Id. Alternatively, an attorney could
enter an appearance on behalf of Plaintiffs before the conclusion of the stay. Id. The
Court warned Plaintiffs: “If by the conclusion of the stay, no attorney entered an
appearance on Plaintiffs’ behalf or Plaintiffs do not file a statement indicating they intend
to represent themselves, the Court will dismiss this matter without further notice.” Id.
The stay concluded on March 8, 2017. To date, Plaintiffs have not filed a
statement stating they will representing themselves, and no attorney has entered an
appearance on behalf of Plaintiffs. Therefore, this matter is dismissed.
The Clerk of the Court is directed to mail copies of this Order via United States
mail, postage prepaid, and certified mail to the following:
Jessie Cobbins
20804 West 100th Terrace
Lenexa, Kansas 66220

Robert Cobbins
20804 West 100th Terrace
Lenexa, Kansas 66220

IT IS SO ORDERED.

/s/ Ortrie D. Smith
ORTRIE D. SMITH, SENIOR JUDGE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

DATE: March 13, 2017

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