Correa v. Don Suso's Food & Catering Services et al

Filing 19

ORDER finding as moot 17 Motion to Set Aside Judgment, see ruling for motion at Docket No. 18; Granting 18 Motion to Reopen Case. A Status Conference is hereby set for the 10th day of April 2006 at 5:30 p.m. IT IS SO ORDERED . Signed by Judge Daniel R Dominguez on 03/13/06. (jf, )

Correa v. Don Suso's Food & Catering Services et al

Doc. 19

Case 3:04-cv-01706-DRD

Document 19

Filed 03/13/2006

Page 1 of 1

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO JORGE CORREA, Plaintiff v. DON SUSO'S FOOD & CATERING SERVICES, et al., Defendants MOTION Date Filed: 09/09/05 Docket #18 [X] Plaintiff [] Defendant Title: Motion for Relieve of Judgment ORDER Counsel for plaintiff has submitted evidence that service of process was duly effectuated within the term provided by Rule 4(m),FedR.Civ.P., 28 U.S.C.,. However, the Court notes that even relevant evidence has been provided showing compliance with the Rule, it does not relief counsel from timely complying with the Court's clearly communicated Orders. Counsel is forewarned. Pursuant to Rule 60(b)(6), the instant motion requesting relief from judgment has been made within a reasonable time. The Court notes that the rule shall be construed to recognize the policy as to deciding the cases on the merits rather than on a procedural issue. Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Union, Local No. 59 v. Superline Transportation Company, Inc., 953 F.2d 17, 19 (1st Cir. 1992). The circumstances to be considered by the Court include the length of the delay, the justification for it, and the prejudice (if any) associated with the granting of relief. U.S. v. Bosch Oldsmobile, Inc., 909 F.2d 657, 661 (1st Cir. 1990). At this time, the Court deems that there is no apparent prejudice to the parties, and there is no delay since counsel moved quickly for relief after the entry of judgment. Hence, the Court rules that service by publication upon the co-defendants have been effectuated. Therefore, the Court GRANTS plaintiff's request to reopen the instant case, and since defendants have been served since March 26, 2005, the Clerk of Court is INSTRUCTED to VACATE Default against the co-defendants. Finally, a Status Conference is hereby scheduled for the 10th day of April 2006 at 5:30 p.m. CIVIL NO. 04-1706(DRD)

IT IS SO ORDERED. In San Juan, Puerto Rico this 13th day of March 2006. S/DANIEL R. DOMINGUEZ DANIEL R. DOMINGUEZ U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE

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