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Nature of Suit Code: 890
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Fed. Question

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

MICHAEL VIGIL,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-05-00329 DFL KJM PS

vs.

WELLS FARGO BANK,

Defendant. ORDER

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Plaintiff is proceeding in this action pro se. Plaintiff seeks relief pursuant to and

has requested authority pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915 to proceed in forma pauperis. This

proceeding was referred to this court by Local Rule 72-302(c)(21).

Plaintiff has submitted the affidavit required by § 1915(a) showing that plaintiff is

unable to prepay fees and costs or give security for them. Accordingly, the request to proceed in

forma pauperis will be granted. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a).

Plaintiff has served summons in this case and defendant has filed an answer. A

scheduling conference will therefore be set before the undersigned.

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

1. Plaintiff's request to proceed in forma pauperis is granted;

2. A status conference is hereby set before the undersigned on July 27, 2005 at

10:00 a.m. in courtroom no. 26.

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3. All parties shall appear by counsel or in person if acting without counsel. 

Plaintiffs proceeding pro se must each appear at the status conference and are reminded that they

may not make appearances for other plaintiffs proceeding pro se.

4. The parties shall submit to the court and serve by mail on all other parties, no

later than seven days before the Status (Pretrial Scheduling) Conference, a status report

addressing the following matters:

 a. Service of process;

 b. Possible joinder of additional parties;

 c. Any expected or desired amendment of the pleadings;

 d. Jurisdiction and venue;

e. Anticipated motions and the scheduling thereof;

f. The proposed discovery plan developed pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil

Procedure 26(f); 

g. The potential for settlement and specific recommendations regarding

settlement procedures and timing, including whether a settlement conference should be

scheduled and if so when, and whether referral to the court’s Voluntary Dispute Resolution

Program (see Local Rule 16-271) is appropriate in this case;

 h. Future proceedings, including setting appropriate cutoff dates for discovery

and law and motion and the scheduling of a pretrial conference and trial;

 I. Modification of standard pretrial procedures specified by the rules due to the

relative simplicity or complexity of the action or proceedings;

 j. Whether the case is related to any other case, including matters in

bankruptcy;

 k. Whether the counsel will stipulate to the magistrate judge assigned to this

matter acting as settlement judge and waiving any disqualifications by virtue of her so acting, or

whether they prefer to have a Settlement Conference before another judge;

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 l. Any other matters that may add to the just and expeditious disposition of this

matter.

5. Plaintiff and defense counsel are reminded of their continuing duty to notify

chambers immediately of any settlement or other disposition (see Local Rule 16-160). In

addition, the parties are cautioned that pursuant to Local Rule 78-230(c), opposition to the

granting of a motion must be filed fourteen days preceding the noticed hearing date. The Rule

further provides that “[n]o party will be entitled to be heard in opposition to a motion at oral

arguments if written opposition to the motion has not been timely filed by that party.” 

Moreover, Local Rule 78-230(j) provides that failure to appear may be deemed withdrawal of

opposition to the motion or may result in sanctions. Finally, Local Rule 11-110 provides that

failure to comply with the Local Rules “may be grounds for imposition by the Court of any and

all sanctions authorized by statute or Rule or within the inherent power of the Court.” 

DATED: May 3, 2005.

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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

006

vigil.ifp.sta 

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