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Nature of Suit Code: 890
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Fed. Question

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United States District Court

For the Northern District of California

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United States District Court

For the Northern District of California

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

TRIPLE A MACHINE SHOP INC.,

Plaintiff,

 v.

THOMAS G. OLSEN,

Defendant. /

No. C 07-02371 CRB

ORDER RE: REQUEST FOR STAY

OF PROCEEDINGS AND

APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL

Defendant’s request for a stay of proceedings and appointment of counsel is DENIED. 

The Court is cognizant that “the pro se litigant is far more prone to making errors in pleading

than the person who benefits from the representation of counsel,” since pro se litigants are

“[p]resumably unskilled in the law.” Noll v. Carlson, 809 F.2d 1446, 1448 (9th Cir. 1987). 

The Court notes, however, that Defendant represented himself in a previous lawsuit that he

brought against the same adversaries who filed this lawsuit against him. The Court is aware

of its role in protecting the interests of pro se litigants and ensuring the fairness of the

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proceedings. Accordingly, the Court is prepared to grant Defendant reasonable

accommodations during the proceedings in light of his difficult circumstances.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: August 7, 2007 

CHARLES R. BREYER

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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