Garcha v. New York City et al
Filing
22
ORDER denying 18 Motion for Default Judgment. The Court is in receipt of Plaintiff's motion for default judgment and for an inquest (see Dkt. No. 18). Though the Court acknowledges that Defendants' response to the Complaint was un timely (see Dkt. No. 14), granting Plaintiff's motion for default judgment is unwarranted at present. Defendants appear to have shown excusable neglect for their late filing; Plaintiff has not shown prejudice as a result of the brief delay, a nd any "default" does not appear to have been willful. Plaintiff's motion for Default Judgment is denied, and the Clerk of Court is directed to close the motion at Docket No. 18. Plaintiff is hereby directed to respond to the merits of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss at Docket No. 14. Plaintiff shall submit his response on or by February 20, 2023. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken on 1/17/2023) (ate)
<![CDATA[
Case 1:22-cv-00637-JPO Document 22 Filed 01/17/23 Page 1 of 1
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
ARSHDEEP GARCHA,
Plaintiff,
-vNEW YORK CITY et al.,
22-CV-637 (JPO)
ORDER
Defendants.
J. PAUL OETKEN, District Judge:
The Court is in receipt of Plaintiff’s motion for default judgment and for an inquest (see
Dkt. No. 18). Though the Court acknowledges that Defendants’ response to the Complaint was
untimely (see Dkt. No. 14), granting Plaintiff’s motion for default judgment is unwarranted at
present. Defendants appear to have shown excusable neglect for their late filing; Plaintiff has not
shown prejudice as a result of the brief delay, and any “default” does not appear to have been
willful.
Plaintiff’s motion for Default Judgment is denied, and the Clerk of Court is directed to
close the motion at Docket No. 18.
Plaintiff is hereby directed to respond to the merits of Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss at
Docket No. 14. Plaintiff shall submit his response on or by February 20, 2023.
SO ORDERED.
Dated: January 17, 2023
New York, New York
____________________________________
J. PAUL OETKEN
United States District Judge
]]>
Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. These filings and docket sheets should not be considered findings of fact or liability, nor do they necessarily reflect the view of Justia.
Why Is My Information Online?
