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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:1986 Neglect of Duty

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

PAUL WELDON,

Plaintiff,

v.

JERRY DYER, et al.,

Defendants.

Case No. 1:13-cv-00540-LJO-SAB

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY 

PLAINTIFF’S FILING SHOULD NOT BE 

DISREGARDED

On April 18, 2014, Plaintiff filed a document with the Court entitled “Conversion.” The 

Clerk of the Court construed this document as a complaint in a new matter and opened a new 

case, Paul Weldon v. Economy Towing, Case No. 1:14-cv-00549. However, upon the Court’s 

review, it is unclear how or why this document would be intended to be construed as a complaint 

in a new matter, as it appears to allege facts that are identical to the facts alleged in this action.

On June 12, 2014, the Weldon v. Economy Towing action was consolidated with this 

action. (ECF No. 56.) Given the uncertain nature of Plaintiff’s filing, the Court will order 

Plaintiff to show cause and demonstrate the purpose of the “Conversion” document. To the 

extent that it raises any claims that are different from the claims already raised in this action, 

Plaintiff shall clearly identify these new claims and demonstrate how they are distinguishable 

from the claims already asserted in this action. Plaintiff is advised that if he fails to respond to 

this order, the Court will presume that the “Conversion” document was filed in error and will 

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strike it from the record.

Based upon the foregoing, it is HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Plaintiff shall SHOW CAUSE what the purpose of the “Conversion” document is;

2. Plaintiff shall file a written response to this order to show cause no later than 

Wednesday, July 2, 2014; and

3. Plaintiff shall appear in person for a show cause hearing on Wednesday, July 9, 

2014 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 9 (SAB) before Magistrate Judge Stanley A. 

Boone.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: June 13, 2014 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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