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Nature of Suit Code: 220
Nature of Suit: Foreclosure
Cause of Action: 15:1601 Truth in Lending

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motion or may result in sanctions. E.D. Cal. L. R. 78-230(j). 

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

MAE HELEN GOODWIN,

Plaintiff, CIV. NO. S-09-3191 MCE GGH PS

vs.

CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, et al.,

Defendants. ORDER AND

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Plaintiff is proceeding pro se in this action, referred to the undersigned pursuant to

Local Rule 72-302(c)(21). Defendants’ motion to dismiss is presently noticed for hearing on the

May 27, 2010, law and motion calendar of the undersigned. Opposition to motions, or a

statement of non-opposition thereto, must be filed fourteen days preceding the noticed hearing

date. E.D. Cal. L. R. 78-230(c). Court records reflect that plaintiff failed to file opposition or a

statement of non-opposition to the motion. 

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.” E.D. Cal. L. R. 11-110; see Ghazali v. Moran, 46 F.3d 52, 53 (9th Cir. 1995). 

Additionally, “[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.” E.D. Cal. L. R. 78-230(c). Pro se

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litigants are bound by the rules of procedure, even though pleadings are liberally construed in

their favor. King v. Atiyeh, 814 F.2d 565, 567 (9th Cir. 1987); Jacobsen v. Filler, 790 F.2d 1362,

1364-65 (9th Cir.1986). The Local Rules specifically provide that cases of persons appearing in

propria persona who fail to comply with the Federal and Local Rules are subject to dismissal,

judgment by default, and other appropriate sanctions. E.D. Cal. L. R. 83-183. 

Good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The hearing date of May 27, 2010 is vacated. Hearing on defendants’ motion 

is continued to June 24, 2010.

2. Plaintiff shall show cause, in writing, no later than June 3, 2010 why sanctions

should not be imposed for failure timely to file opposition or a statement of non-opposition to the

pending motion.

3. Plaintiff is directed to file opposition, if any, to the motion, or a statement of

non-opposition thereto, no later than June 3, 2010. Failure to file opposition and appear at

hearing, or to file a statement of non-opposition, will be deemed a statement of non-opposition,

and shall result in a recommendation that this action be dismissed.

DATED: May 24, 2010

 /s/ Gregory G. Hollows

 

GREGORY G. HOLLOWS

 U. S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE

GGH:076:Goodwin3191.osc.wpd

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