Spencer v. Auto-Owners Insurance Company

Filing 22

ORDER directing plaintiff to notify the court of the identity of his new attorney or, alternatively, of the his desire to proceed with this litigation without an attorney, and to complete the attached notice and mail it to the Clerk of Court at the address indicated within thirty (30) days. Signed by Honorable Joseph F Anderson, Jr on 07/30/2013. (bshr, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Scott Spencer,
Plaintiff,
v.
Auto-Owners Insurance Company
Defendant.
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3:13-1306-JFA

ORDER

The court has this date executed the attached order permitting the law firm of Callison Tighe
& Robinson, LLC to withdraw as attorney of record for the plaintiff, Scott Spencer, in this action.
The court will allow the plaintiff thirty (30) days within which to notify the court of the identity of
the new attorney to represent the plaintiff in this case or, alternatively, of the plaintiff’s desire to
proceed with this litigation without an attorney.
To this end, the plaintiff shall, within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, complete
the attached notice and mail it to the Clerk of Court at the address indicated. If the plaintiff fails to
file the attached letter with the Clerk within the time prescribed, the court will dismiss this case with
prejudice. If the plaintiff chooses to proceed pro se, he remains responsible for insuring that the
Clerk of Court has his current, accurate address.
If no new attorney is obtained, the plaintiff is specifically advised that the court will expect
this litigation to be conducted in accordance with all provisions of the Federal Rules of Civil
Procedure. Failure to comply could have serious consequences including, but not limited to, striking
a claim or defense or a pleading.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

July 30, 2013
Columbia, South Carolina

Joseph F. Anderson, Jr.
United States District Judge
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SCOTT SPENCER
124 E. SPARROWOOD RUN
LEXINGTON, SC 29072
803-348-4855

The Honorable Robin L. Blume
Clerk of Court
United States District Court
901 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Re:

3:13-1306-JFA Spencer v. Auto Owners Insurance

Dear Mr. Propes:
In response to Judge Anderson's order, I wish to advise as follows:
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I have obtained a new attorney to represent me in this matter. His/Her name,
address, and telephone number are as follows:
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
OR

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I have NOT obtained a new attorney and will represent myself in this matter. The
Clerk is directed to forward all notices and pleadings to me at the above address. I
understand that I am obligated to comply with all provisions of the Federal Rules of
Civil Procedure and to keep the Clerk of Court informed as to my proper address.

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Signature of Plaintiff, Scott Spencer
Date:_______________________

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