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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

ANDREW L. CARVER 

Plaintiff,

v.

JAMES RATHLESBERGER; RON

JOSEPH; DAVE THORNTON; and DOES

3 through 50, inclusive, 

Defendants. 

CIV-S-04-1918 DFL PAN

MEMORANDUM OF OPINION 

AND ORDER

Plaintiff Andrew L. Carver (“Carver”) moves for a new trial. 

Because there was no trial in this case, the court construes

Carver’s motion as a motion for relief from judgment and a

request to amend his complaint to plead diversity jurisdiction. 

For the reasons stated at oral argument, the court GRANTS

Carver’s request to amend his complaint to plead diversity

jurisdiction. Carver shall file an amended complaint by February

24, 2006 that expressly pleads diversity jurisdiction, including

the residence of plaintiff and defendants as well as how the 

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amount in controversy requirement is met. 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated:2/6/2006

DAVID F. LEVI

United States District Judge

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