Cox v. Davis et al

Filing 30

ORDER granting 23 Motion to Stay. For good cause shown, it is therefore ordered that this matter is stayed until September 4, 2013. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas E Rogers, III on 06/11/2013.(dsto, )

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
FLORENCE DIVISION

CHAVIS LARANZO COX, #327335,

) C/A NO.: 4:13-cv-00125-MGL-TER
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PLAINTIFF,
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VS.
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ORDER STAYING ACTION
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ANTHONY DAVIS; BRUCE OBERMAN;
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ANTHONY J. PADULA,
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DEFENDANTS.
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This matter came before the Court upon a Motion on behalf of the Defendant, Lt. Anthony
Davis, to stay these proceedings. (Doc. #23). This Motion was based upon the Service Members
Civil Relief Act pursuant to 50 U.S.C.A, §522 and §525 on the grounds that Lt. Davis was never
properly served in this matter and that Lt. Davis is currently stationed with the military in active
deployment in Kosovo.
According to counsel, Lt. Davis is expected to return to the United States and resume
employment with the South Carolina Department of Corrections sometime in the summer of 20131,
but the military will not provide an exact date due to national security concerns.
For good cause shown, it is therefore ordered that this matter is stayed until September 4,
2013, to afford Lt. Davis an opportunity to be served, become acquainted with this case, and
participate in his defense.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

June 11 ,2013
Florence, South Carolina

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the stay.

s/Thomas E. Rogers, III
Thomas E. Rogers, III
United States Magistrate Judge

In the event Lt. Davis does not return as indicated, counsel may request an extension of