Billups v. South Carolina Department of Corrections et al
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ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the plaintiff shall have through May 24, 2010, in which to file his response to the motion for summary judgment. The plaintiff is advised that if he fails to respond, this action will be subject to dismissal for failure to prosecute. The dismissal will be considered an adjudication on the merits, i.e., with prejudice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce Howe Hendricks on 5/3/2010. (ncha, )
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA ANDERSON/GREENW OOD DIVISION Leon Billups, ) Civil Action No.: 8:09-2560-CMC-BHH ) Plaintiff, ) ) vs. ) ORDER ) Jon E. Ozmint; Stan Burke; Gregory ) Knowlin; Officer Wilson; Dr. C. ) W igfall; and Dr. NFN Fulmer, ) ) Defendants. ) The plaintiff brought this action seeking relief pursuant to Title 42, United States Code, Section 1983. On March 24, 2010, the defendants filed a motion for summary judgment. By order of this court filed March 25, 2010, pursuant to Roseboro v. Garrison, 528 F.2d 309 (4th Cir. 1975), the plaintiff was advised of the summary judgment procedure and the possible consequences if he failed to respond adequately. explanation, the plaintiff elected not to respond to the motion. As the plaintiff has failed to respond to the motion for summary judgment, it appears to the court that he wishes to abandon this action. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the plaintiff shall have through May 24, 2010, in which to file his response to the motion for summary judgment. The plaintiff is advised that if he fails to respond, this action will be subject to dismissal for failure to prosecute pursuant to F. R. Civ. P. 41(b), and for failure to comply with this Court's orders, pursuant to Rule 41(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the factors outlined in Chandler Leasing Corp. v. Lopez, 669 F.2d 919, 920 (4th Cir.1982). See Ballard v. Carlson, 882 F.2d 93 (4th Cir. Despite this
1989). The dismissal will be considered an adjudication on the merits, i.e., with prejudice. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Bruce Howe Hendricks United States Magistrate Judge May 3, 2010 Greenville, South Carolina
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