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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

ANTHONY JOSEPH SANCHEZ,

Plaintiff,

v.

STANCLIFF, et al.,

Defendants.

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CASE NO. 1:07-cv-00128-LJO-SMS PC

ORDER REQUIRING PLAINTIFF TO EITHER

FILE AN AMENDED COMPLAINT OR

WITHDRAW HIS OBJECTION WITHIN

THIRTY DAYS

(Doc. 17) 

ORDER DIRECTING CLERK’S OFFICE TO

PROVIDE PLAINTIFF WITH A COMPLAINT

FORM

Plaintiff Anthony Joseph Sanchez (“plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in

forma pauperis in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. On May 18, 2007, the court

issued an order finding that plaintiff’s complaint states a cognizable claim for relief under section

1983 against defendant Stancliff for use of excessive physical force, but does not state any other

claims upon which relief may be granted under section 1983. Plaintiff was ordered to either file an

amended complaint or notify the court of his willingness to proceed only on his excessive force

claim against defendant Stancliff. On July 30, 2007, after obtaining an extension of time to file an

amended complaint, plaintiff notified the court that he was rescinding his earlier notice of intent to

amend and that he was willing to proceed only on his excessive force claim against defendant

Stancliff. Based on plaintiff’s notice, on August 2, 2007, the court issued a findings and

recommendations recommending dismissal of all claims except for plaintiff’s excessive force claim

against defendant Stancliff. On August 13, 2007, plaintiff filed an objection.

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Plaintiff’s objection contradicts his notice that he does not wish to amend and is willing to

voluntarily proceed only on his excessive force claim against defendant Stancliff. Plaintiff may not

have it both ways. If plaintiff has objections to the dismissal of any of his claims, plaintiff is

required to file an amended complaint. Plaintiff has the option of withdrawing his objection,

although he is not required to do so. If plaintiff does not wish to withdraw his objection and stand

by his decision to proceed only against defendant Stancliff, plaintiff must file an amended complaint.

Accordingly, it is HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The Clerk’s Office shall provide plaintiff with a complaint form;

2. Within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this order, plaintiff must either

(1) file an amended complaint or (2) withdraw his objection in writing; and

3. The failure to comply with this order will result in dismissal of this action.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: August 14, 2007 /s/ Sandra M. Snyder 

icido3 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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