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Nature of Suit Code: 150
Nature of Suit: Overpayments &amp; Enforcement of Judgments
Cause of Action: Civil Miscellaneous Case

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

ENTREPRENEUR MEDIA, INC.,

Plaintiff, No. 2:10-mc-55-JAM-EFB

vs.

SCOTT SMITH dba 

ENTREPRENEURPR, ORDER

Defendant. 

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This miscellaneous action, in which defendant is pro se, was referred to the undersigned

under Eastern District of California Local Rule 302(a). Presently noticed for hearing on January

16, 2013 is judgment creditor and plaintiff Entrepreneur Media, Inc.’s (“EMI”) motion for

appointment of receiver of domain names and registered trademark. Dckt. Nos. 115, 124. A

judgment debtor examination of defendant and judgment debtor Smith is also scheduled for 

January 16, 2013. Dckt. Nos. 121, 124. Both matters were continued from their originally

noticed date of October 17, 2012 after Smith requested a ninety day extension. Dckt. Nos. 122,

124.

On January 2, 2013, Smith filed another motion for a ninety day extension of time to

oppose the motion for appointment of a receiver. Dckt. No. 125. Smith also requests a ninety

day continuance of the January 16, 2013 judgment debtor examination. Id. at 9. Smith contends

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that attorney Eric Mewes, who has agreed to represent Smith in this matter and who has begun

working on the opposition, was physically prevented from timely filing the opposition because

Mewes is still recovering from a recent major surgery and Mewes’ father recently underwent

major surgery and Mewes has had to devote significant time to assist with his father’s medical

care.1 Dckt. No. 125 at 2-3. Smith’s affidavit is also supported by a declaration from Mewes, in

which Mewes corroborates Smith’s contentions. Dckt. No. 125-1. Smith states under penalty of

perjury that he reasonably believed that Mewes could and would file a timely opposition to the

motion, that Smith is acting in good faith, that this request for a further extension is necessitated

by factors outside of Smith’s control, and the request is not sought for the purpose of delay. 

Dckt. No. 125 at 2, 9. Smith also states that he believes Mewes will ultimately be able to

provide him with competent and effective representation in this matter. Id. at 3. Smith also

states that he sent an email to EMI’s counsel requesting that he stipulate to a continuance but

EMI’s counsel declined to so stipulate. Id.

Although this court is cognizant of the numerous continuances in this case, in light of

both Smith and Mewes’ representations regarding why a further extension of time is necessary,

Smith’s request for a continuance will be granted. 

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Smith’s motion to continue the hearing on EMI’s motion for appointment of a

receiver, Dckt. No. 125, is granted. 

2. The hearing on EMI’s motion for appointment of a receiver, Dckt. No. 115, is

continued to April 17, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom No. 8.

3. The January 16, 2013 judgment debtor examination of Smith, Dckt. No. 121, is

continued to April 17, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom No. 8.

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 Although Mr. Mewes indicates that he has “agreed to represent” Smith in this matter,

Dckt. No. 125-1 ¶ 5, he has not formally appeared on behalf of Smith, as required by Eastern

District of California Local Rule 182(a). If Mr. Mewes intends to represent Smith, he shall file a

notice of appearance as soon as possible.

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4. As soon as Smith’s counsel is able to do so, he shall file a notice of appearance in this

action pursuant to Eastern District of California Local Rule 182(a).

Dated: January 7, 2013.

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