Jumper v. South Carolina, State of
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ORDER directing Petitioner to advise the court as to whether he wishes to continue with this case and to file a response to Respondent's 16 MOTION for Summary Judgment by April 19, 2016. Petitioner is further advised that if he fails to respond, this action will be recommended for dismissal with prejudice for failure to prosecute. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges on 4/5/2016. (mwal)
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Jason Jumper,
Petitioner,
vs.
Warden of Broad River Correctional
Institution,
Respondent.
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C/A No.: 1:15-4848-JFA-SVH
ORDER
Petitioner, proceeding pro se, brought this action requesting a writ of habeas
corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Respondent filed a motion for summary judgment
on February 29, 2016. [ECF No. 16]. As Petitioner is proceeding pro se, the court entered
an order pursuant to Roseboro v. Garrison, 528 F.2d 309 (4th Cir. 1975), on February 29,
2016, advising him of the importance of a motion for summary judgment and of the need
for him to file an adequate response by April 4, 2016. [ECF No. 17]. Petitioner was
specifically advised that if he failed to respond adequately, Respondent’s motion may be
granted, thereby ending this case.
Notwithstanding the specific warning and instructions set forth in the court’s
Roseboro order, Petitioner has failed to respond to the motion. As such, it appears to the
court that he does not oppose the motion and wishes to abandon this action. Based on the
foregoing, the undersigned orders Petitioner to advise the court as to whether he wishes
to continue with this case and to file a response to Respondent’s motion for summary
judgment by April 19, 2016. Petitioner is further advised that if he fails to respond, this
action will be recommended for dismissal with prejudice for failure to prosecute. See
Davis v. Williams, 588 F.2d 69, 70 (4th Cir. 1978); Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b).
IT IS SO ORDERED.
April 5, 2016
Columbia, South Carolina
Shiva V. Hodges
United States Magistrate Judge
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