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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 D. WAFER,

Plaintiff,

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W. SUESBERRY, et al.,

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1:07-cv-00865-AWI-BAM (PC)

ORDER STRIKING PLAINTIFF’S 

RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT’S ANSWER

(ECF No. 83)

Plaintiff Anthony D. Wafer (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in 

forma pauperis in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This action proceeds 

against Defendants Suesberry and Reynolds for failure to provide medication in violation of the 

Eighth Amendment. On April 22, 2014, Defendant Reynolds answered Plaintiff’s complaint. 

On May 27, 2014, Plaintiff filed a response to Defendant Reynolds’ answer. (ECF No. 83.) 

In relevant part, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provide that there shall be a 

complaint, an answer to a complaint, and, if the court orders one, a reply to an answer. Fed. R. 

Civ. P. 7(a). The Court has not ordered a reply to Defendant Reynolds’ answer and declines to 

make such an order. Accordingly, Plaintiff’s response to the answer is HEREBY STRICKEN 

from the record.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: May 29, 2014 /s/ Barbara A. McAuliffe _

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

Case 1:07-cv-00865-AWI-BAM Document 85 Filed 05/30/14 Page 1 of 1