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Nature of Suit Code: 442
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights Employment
Cause of Action: 42:2000 Job Discrimination (Race)

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Actually, Thomas motion to “extend” her time is a misnomer, because, for the 1

reasons stated in this order, the court has never established a deadline for securing an

attorney. Thomas is free to secure counsel at anytime during the pendency of this

lawsuit, and she does not need the court’s permission to do so. On the other hand, the

presence or absence of counsel for Thomas will not determine the court’s processing of

this case.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF ALABAMA

SOUTHERN DIVISION

JEARLDEAN THOMAS, )

)

Plaintiff, )

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v. ) CIVIL ACTION NO. 1:05CV914-MEF

) [WO]

UTILITY TRAILER MANUFAC- )

TURING COMPANY, etc., )

)

Defendants. )

ORDER ON MOTION

On 16 June 2006, the plaintiff [“Thomas”] filed a Motion for Extension of Time to

retain an attorney to represent her in this pro se case (Doc. # 26). Without waiting for a 1

reply from the court, the court does not require Thomas to be represented by counsel in this

case, and she is not constitutionally entitled to counsel. Accordingly, it is ORDERED as

follows:

1. To the extent that Thomas believes that she is required or entitled to have

representation by an attorney, the motion is DENIED as moot.

2. To the extent that Thomas is requesting the court to stay the proceedings or the

effect of its orders until she retains counsel, the motion is DENIED.

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Thomas is REMINDED that she is therefore expected to respond to the court’s order of 1

June 2006 (Doc. # 21), as directed by the companion order entered on this date.

DONE this 11 day of July, 2006. th

/s/ Vanzetta Penn McPherson

VANZETTA PENN MCPHERSON

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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