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Nature of Suit Code: 530
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions - Habeas Corpus
Cause of Action: 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

MISAEL GUZMAN, )

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Petitioner, )

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v. )

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JEANNE WOODFORD, DIRECTOR, )

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Respondent. )

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CV F 04-5786 OWW WMW HC

ORDER DENYING REQUEST

FOR SCHEDULING ORDER

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Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding pro se with a petition for writ of habeas

corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 2254. The matter was referred to a United States

Magistrate Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(b)(1)(B) and Local Rule 72-302.

On May 2, 2005, the court entered an order adopting the findings and

recommendations of the undersigned and denying Respondent’s motion to dismiss. On May

11, 2004, Respondent filed a request for a scheduling order in this case, requesting sixty days

to file an answer.

The court’s order of May 2, 2005, specifically provided that, “Respondent shall file a

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responsive pleading to this petition in compliance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

and the Local Rules.” Rule 12(a)(4) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provides as

follows:

(4) Unless a different time is fixed by the court order, the service of a motion

permitted under this rule alters these periods of time as follows:

(A) if the court denies the motion or postpones its disposition until the trial on

the merits, the responsive pleading shall be served within 10 days after notice of the

court’s action.

Accordingly, Respondent’s answer was due 10 days after notice of the court’s order denying

Respondent’s motion to dismiss. 

Respondent’s motion for a scheduling order is HEREBY DENIED. Respondent is

ORDERED to file an answer within ten days of the date of service of the present order.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: May 13, 2005 /s/ William M. Wunderlich 

bl0dc4 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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