Summers v. City of Charlotte

Filing 76

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 67 Motion to Compel the Deposition of Mayor Vi Lyles. Specifically, it is granted as to an extension through July 6, 2021. It is denied in all other respects.. Signed by Magistrate Judge David S. Cayer on 6/3/2021. (brl)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
CHARLOTTE DIVISION
CIVIL ACTION NO. 3:18-CV-00612-RJC-DSC
WILL SUMMERS JR,
Plaintiff,
v.
CITY OF CHARLOTTE,
Defendant.

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ORDER

THIS MATTER is before the Court on Plaintiff’s “Second Motion to Compel the
Deposition of Mayor Vi Lyles” (document # 67) and the parties’ briefs and exhibits.
Plaintiff moves to compel the deposition of Mayor Lyles.

For the reasons stated in

Plaintiff’s brief, the Court finds that he is entitled to conclude the deposition of Mayor Lyles. For
the reasons stated in Defendant’s brief, the Court finds that only an extension is appropriate.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:
1. Plaintiff’s “Second Motion to Compel the Deposition of Mayor Vi Lyles” is
GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. Specifically, it is granted as to an
extension through July 6, 2021. It is denied in all other respects. The Court admonishes
the parties and counsel to cooperate during the discovery process without the need to
declare victory following each round.
2. The Clerk is directed to send copies of this Order to counsel for the parties and to the
Honorable Robert J. Conrad, Jr..
SO ORDERED.

Signed: June 3, 2021