Loman v. Shepherd et al

Filing 19

ORDER - Having reviewed the matter, the Court finds that appointment of counsel is not warranted at this time. The Court may, however, reconsider this ruling at a later point in this litigation should it appear that appointment of counsel is necessary. Ordered by Magistrate Judge F.A. Gossett. (Copy mailed to pro se party)(AOA)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
CAROL G LOMAN,
Plaintiff,
V.
ZACHARY P SHEPHERD, and
MARCIE R DOAK,
Defendants.

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7:13CV5007

ORDER

This case arises out of a motor vehicle accident which occurred on or about September
21, 2009. Plaintiff filed this suit against Defendant Zachary Shepherd on August 8, 2013,
alleging that Mr. Shepherd acted negligently and caused the accident in question. Mr.
Shepherd has now moved the Court for appointment of counsel. (Filing 18.)
A civil litigant does not have a constitutional or statutory right to a court-appointed
attorney. However, the court may make such an appointment at its discretion, taking into
account the factual and legal complexity of the case. Davis v. Scott, 94 F.3d 444, 447 (8th
Cir. 1996). Having reviewed the matter, the Court finds that appointment of counsel is not
warranted at this time. The Court may, however, reconsider this ruling at a later point in this
litigation should it appear that appointment of counsel is necessary.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
DATED December 31, 2013.
BY THE COURT:
S/ F.A. Gossett
United States Magistrate Judge