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Nature of Suit Code: 550
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant)
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

LINDEN GRAHAM,

Plaintiff,

v.

SULLIVAN, et. al.,

Defendants.

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CV F 03-6353 AWI LJO P 

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY THE

ACTION SHOULD NOT BE DISMISSED FOR

FAILURE TO PROSECUTE 

 Linden Graham (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis

in this civil rights action filed pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. 

This action was filed on October 1, 2003. On July 6, 2006, the Court issued a Scheduling

Order setting forth numerous deadlines. The Order served on Plaintiff was returned to the Court

on July 19, 2006, indicating that Plaintiff was “out of custody.” 

Pursuant to Local Rule 83-183(b), a party appearing in propria persona is required to keep

the court apprised of his or her current address at all times. Local Rule 83-183(b) provides, in

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pertinent part:

If mail directed to a plaintiff in propria persona by the Clerk is

returned by the U.S. Postal Service, and if such plaintiff fails to

notify the Court and opposing parties within sixty (60) days

thereafter of a current address, the Court may dismiss the action

without prejudice for failure to prosecute. 

In the instant case, almost three months have passed since Plaintiff’s mail was returned and he

has not notified the court of a current address. Accordingly, the Court HEREBY ORDERS: 

1. Plaintiff to SHOW CAUSE within FIFTEEN (15) days of the date of service of

this Order, why the action should not be dismissed for failing to prosecute by

keeping the Court apprised of his current address. 

Petitioner is forewarned that his failure to comply with this order will result in a

Recommendation that the action be dismissed. 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: October 23, 2006 /s/ Lawrence J. O'Neill 

b9ed48 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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