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Nature of Suit Code: 190
Nature of Suit: Other Contract Actions
Cause of Action: 28:1441 Petition for Removal

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

WAYNE ELDERWIN NEWSON, )

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Plaintiff, )

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WAL-MART STORES, INC., ) 

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Defendant. )

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1:09-cv-663 OWW GSA

ORDER DENYING DISCOVERY RELATED

MOTIONS

(Docs. 40, 41 and 48)

On January 4, 2010, Plaintiff, who is appearing pro se, filed two motions for extensions

of time to respond to various discovery requests made by Defendant. (Docs. 40 and 41). On

March 5, 2010, Plaintiff filed another Motion entitled, “Relief from Waiver of Right to Produce

Writings and Documents.” (Doc. 48). In the last motion, Plaintiff contends that his completed

responses to the discovery requests were forwarded to Defendant on March 5, 2010, and he seeks

a waiver from the Court because it appears that his responses were not timely filed.

 Plaintiff is advised that the Court does not grant extensions of time to answer discovery

requests. The Court does not become involved in discovery disputes until a Motion to Compel

Discovery is filed pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37. Therefore, all of Plaintiff’s

motions are DENIED.

Plaintiff is advised that any requests for extension of time to respond to the discovery

requests should be directed to opposing counsel. Although Plaintiff’s motions references the

California Civil Code, Plaintiff is advised that the discovery procedures are governed by the

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Given that Plaintiff is pro per, the parties are encouraged to

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work together to complete the discovery process.

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: April 15, 2010 /s/ Gary S. Austin 

6i0kij UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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