Cooks v. Rishel et al

Filing 14

ORDER (Memorandum 13 filed previously as separate docket entry) granting motion 9 to proceed IFP, directing pltf to file prop amended complaint by 2/19/18, setting forth instructions re: form & content of prop amended complaint & noting failure to timely file same will result in dismissal of action. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 1/31/18. (ki)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
RONALD COOKS,
Plaintiff
v.
RISHEL, ARNOLD, TANNER,
RUMMEL, HARPER, ALEMAN,
Defendants

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CIVIL NO. 1:17-CV-2299
(Chief Judge Conner)

ORDER
AND NOW, this 31st day of January, 2018, upon consideration of plaintiff’s
complaint, and in accordance with the court’s memorandum of same date, it is
hereby ORDERED that:
1.

The motion (Doc. 9) to proceed in forma pauperis is construed as a
motion to proceed without full prepayment of fees and costs and is
GRANTED.

2.

Plaintiff shall FILE a proposed amended complaint on or before
February 19, 2018.

3.

The proposed amended complaint shall contain the same case number
that is presently assigned to this action, 1:17-CV-2299, and shall be
direct, concise, and shall stand alone without reference to any other
document filed in this matter. See FED. R. CIV. P. 8(d).

4.

Plaintiff is strictly cautioned that the inclusion of separate, unrelated
claims will be considered a failure to comply with an order of court and
will result in dismissal of the proposed amended complaint. See FED.
R. CIV. P. 20.

5.

Failure to timely file a proposed amended complaint will result in the
dismissal of this action without further notice of court.

/S/ CHRISTOPHER C. CONNER
Christopher C. Conner, Chief Judge
United States District Court
Middle District of Pennsylvania