JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. SFR Investments Pool 1, LLC et al

Filing 51

ORDER Denying without prejudice pending 46 , 47 , and 49 Motions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe on 10/3/2017. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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DISTRICT OF NEVADA
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JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,
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Plaintiff(s),
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v.
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SFR INVESTMENTS POOL 1, LLC, et al.,
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Defendant(s).
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Case No. 2:17-cv-00329-JCM-NJK
ORDER
(Docket Nos. 46, 47, 49)

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Pending before the Court are SFR’s motions to extend the time for service and motion to serve

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by publication. Docket Nos. 46, 47, 49. With respect to extending the deadline to effectuate service,

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SFR cites only the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure and state case law. SFR has failed to cite any legal

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authority or provide any explanation as to why such a deadline in federal court is governed by state law.1

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Accordingly, the pending motions are DENIED without prejudice.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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DATED: October 3, 2017

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NANCY J. KOPPE
United States Magistrate Judge

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The only federal legal authority provided in the motions is a block quotation of Rule 4(e) of the
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which provides that the manner of service may be in accordance with state
law.