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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

IRVIN T. TATUM,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-03-0324 FCD PAN P

vs.

CHERYL PLILER, 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. Pursuant to the court’s order the parties have submitted pretrial statements. 

Defendants seek leave to file their pretrial statement late and plaintiff moves for an order to

compel incarcerated witnesses to appear for trial. For the following reasons, both motions will

be denied without prejudice.

Review of the record herein shows that neither party has filed a dispositive motion

in this matter. Moreover, said review suggests that such motions would likely result in at least

narrowing of the issues that require trial. Good cause appearing, the parties will be directed to

file cross-motions for summary judgment pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56. Said motions shall be

briefed in accordance with the provisions of the court’s order filed February 4, 2004. Failure to

comply with this order may result in imposition of sanctions, including, but not limited to

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striking of the answer and entry of default and/or dismissal of the action. Following resolution of

said motions, the court will, as appropriate, set new dates for filing pretrial statements and

motions for the attendance of witnesses at trial.

In accordance with the above, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Defendants’ May 23, 2005 request to file a late pretrial statement is denied

without prejudice.

2. Plaintiff’s May 12, 2005 motion for an order compelling incarcerated

witnesses to appear for trial is denied without prejudice.

3. Within forty-five days from the date of this order the parties shall file and serve

cross-motions for summary judgment. Said motions shall be briefed in accordance with the

provisions of the court’s February 4, 2004 order. Failure to file a motion for summary judgment

in accordance with this order may result in imposition of sanctions. 

DATED: February 21, 2006. 

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