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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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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

JOHN ERIC CHATMON,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-05-1595 DFL GGH P

vs.

MR. DEMERS, et al.,

Defendants. ORDER

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Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se with a civil rights action pursuant to

42 U.S.C. § 1983. This action is proceeding on the amended complaint filed September 28,

2005, as to defendants Stephens, Alcorn and Van Lear. On February 14, 2006, defendants filed a

motion to dismiss or for more definite statement pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) and (e). 

On July 24, 2006, plaintiff filed an opposition to defendants’ motion. Plaintiff’s

opposition is prepared on a complaint form and is labeled “amended complaint.” The court

construes plaintiff’s opposition as a second amended complaint. After reviewing this document,

the court finds that it cures several of the pleading defects alleged in defendants’ motion to

dismiss. Accordingly, the motion to dismiss is vacated and defendants are ordered to respond to

the second amended complaint.

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Also named as a defendant in the second amended complaint is Mr. Demers. The

second amended complaint states a colorable claim against this defendant.

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Defendants’ February 14, 2006, motion to dismiss is vacated;

2. Plaintiff’s July 24, 2006, opposition is construed as a second amended

complaint;

3. Defendants shall file a response to the second amended complaint within thirty

days of the date of this order;

4. Service is appropriate for the following defendants: Mr. Demers.

5. The Clerk of the Court shall send plaintiff 1 USM-285 forms, one summons,

an instruction sheet and a copy of the second amended complaint filed July 24, 2006;

6. Within thirty days from the date of this order, plaintiff shall complete the

attached Notice of Submission of Documents and submit the following documents to the court:

a. The completed Notice of Submission of Documents;

b. One completed summons;

c. One completed USM-285 form for each defendant listed in number 3

above; and 

d. Two copies of the endorsed second amended complaint filed July 24,

2006. 

7. Plaintiff need not attempt service on defendant and need not request waiver of

service. Upon receipt of the above-described documents, the court will direct the United States 

Marshal to serve the above-named defendants pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4

without payment of costs. 

DATED: 8/23/06

/s/ Gregory G. Hollows

 

GREGORY G. HOLLOWS

chat1595.ame UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

JOHN ERIC CHATMON,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-05-1595 DFL GGH P

vs.

MR. DEMERS, et al., NOTICE OF SUBMISSION

Defendants. OF DOCUMENTS

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Plaintiff hereby submits the following documents in compliance with the court's

order filed :

 1 completed summons form

 1 completed USM-285 forms

 2 copies of the 

 Complaint/Amended Complaint

DATED: 

 

Plaintiff

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