Westbrook v. Arwood et al

Filing 56

ORDER granting 55 Motion to Stay. Therefore, it is ORDERED that this case shall be statistically stayed for a period of 90 days (until August 28, 2012) or pending further order of the court, whichever is earlier. Defendants are directed to notify the court of the status of this case, by no later than August 28, 2012. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kaymani D West on 5/30/2012.(mcot, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
)
C/A No. 5:11-1103-RMG-KDW
)
Plaintiff, )
)
vs.
)
)
ORDER
Capt. Freddie Arwood, Sheriff Bruce
)
Bryant, Sgt. R. Catoe, T. Dover, RN Lt. R. )
Guirdy, Martin – Jail Administrator,
)
Officer Price,
)
)
Defendants.

This action has been filed by Plaintiff pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, inter alia. On
Stephen Westbrook,

May 29, 2012, Defendants filed a motion to stay this matter on the grounds that Plaintiff is
recently deceased. ECF No. 55. Defendants seek a stay until a probate file is opened and/or a
representative is appointed to make decisions concerning any further prosecution of this case.
After review of Defendants’ motion, the court finds that a stay of this case under these
circumstances is warranted. Defendants’ motion, ECF No. 55, is granted.
Therefore, it is ORDERED that this case shall be statistically stayed for a period of 90
days (until August 28, 2012) or pending further order of the court, whichever is earlier.
Defendants are directed to notify the court of the status of this case, by no later than August
28, 2012.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

May 30, 2012
Florence, South Carolina

Kaymani D. West
United States Magistrate Judge