Njonge v. Gilbert

Filing 12

ORDER denying Petitioner's 7 Motion to Amend Briefing Schedule, signed by Hon. Brian A Tsuchida. (SWT)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT SEATTLE

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JOSEPH NJUGUNA NJONGE,
Petitioner,

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v.

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ORDER DENYING MOTION TO
AMEND BRIEFING SCHEDULE

MARGARET GILBERT,
Respondent.

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CASE NO. C17-1035 RSM-BAT

Petitioner Joseph Njuguna Njonge, by and through his appointed counsel, Assistant

13 Federal Public Defender Vicki Lai, moves to amend the court’s briefing schedule (Dkt. 5)
14 because it provides that Respondent’s answer shall be treated in accordance with Local Rule
15 7(d). Dkt. 7. The Court’s noting procedure and briefing schedule is common practice for habeas
16 corpus proceedings filed in this District. Petitioner provides no basis for deviating from this
17 practice. If necessary, Petitioner may request leave to file a response to Respondent’s reply.
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Accordingly, it is ORDERED:

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Petitioner’s motion to amend briefing schedule (Dkt. 7) is DENIED.

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(2)

The Clerk shall send a copy of this Order to counsel for the parties.

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Dated this 25th day of July, 2017.

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BRIAN A. TSUCHIDA
United States Magistrate Judge

ORDER DENYING MOTION TO AMEND BRIEFING SCHEDULE - 1