Miller et al v. Sawant et al

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE directing Plaintiffs to file a jurisdictional brief by 9/24/2018. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (PM)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT SEATTLE

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SCOTT MILLER, et al.,
Plaintiffs,

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE:
FEDERAL JURISDICTION

v.

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CASE NO. C18-506 MJP

KSHAMA SAWANT, et al.,
Defendants.

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Prior to ruling on the pending Motion for a More Definite Statement, the Court wishes to

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ascertain the specific basis upon which Plaintiffs are asserting federal jurisdiction in this matter.

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Wherefore,

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IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiffs will file a brief (not to exceed 6 pages) detailing the basis

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upon which federal jurisdiction is claimed in this matter. Plaintiffs are encouraged to cite to

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specific statutory and/or case authority for their assertion of federal jurisdiction.

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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that no response from Defendants is required unless
requested by the Court.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: FEDERAL JURISDICTION - 1

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Plaintiffs' jurisdictional brief is to be filed by Monday, September 24,
2018.

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The clerk is ordered to provide copies of this order to all counsel.

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Dated September 17, 2018.

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The Honorable Marsha J. Pechman
United States Senior District Court Judge

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: FEDERAL JURISDICTION - 2