CalMat Co. v. Old Castle Precast, Inc. et al

Filing 145

ORDER by District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales striking 137 Objections; striking 138 Motion to Clarify; striking 139 Motion to Clarify; striking 140 Motion to Clarify; striking 141 Motion for Order; and striking 142 Motion to Set Aside. (tah)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO
CALMAT CO.,
Plaintiff,
vs.

Civ. No. 16-26 KG/WPL

OLDCASTLE PRECAST, INC.,
Defendant.
ORDER STRIKING FILINGS (DOCS. 137 THROUGH 142)
This matter comes before the Court upon the following objections and motions filed by
Rune Kraft on behalf of Kraft Americas Holdings, Incorporated (KAHI): (Docs. 137 through
142). The Court has repeatedly instructed Rune Kraft that KAHI cannot participate in this
lawsuit without first obtaining legal counsel and that Rune Kraft, as a non-attorney, cannot file
legal documents on behalf of KAHI. See (Docs. 14, 56, 89, 114, 126, and 132). See also
D.N.M. LR-Cv 83.7 (corporation “must be represented by an attorney authorized to practice
before this Court.”); D.N.M. LR-Cv 83.8(c) (corporation “can only appear with an attorney” and,
absent entry of appearance by an attorney, filings by corporation “may be stricken and default
judgment or other sanctions imposed.”). Rune Kraft’s continued refusal to follow the Court’s
orders regarding KAHI’s need to obtain licensed legal counsel and his continued insistence on
filing documents on KAHI’s behalf do not bode well for Rune Kraft and will significantly bear
on whether the Court imposes sanctions at the June 29, 2017, show cause hearing. In the
meantime, for the foregoing reasons, (Docs. 137 through 142) are STRICKEN.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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