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Nature of Suit Code: 530
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions - Habeas Corpus
Cause of Action: 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

ADAM CLAYTON SUTTON,

Petitioner, No. CIV S-05-2152 DFL CMK P

vs.

THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, 

Respondents. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding with counsel with an application for a

writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. On September 8, 2006, respondent notified

the court that petitioner’s counsel had notified respondent that petitioner had passed away on

July 3, 2006. Accordingly, respondent moves to dismiss the petition as moot. 

The court finds that petitioner’s death renders this case moot, and the motion to

dismiss should be granted. See Garceau v. Woodford, 399 F.3d 1101 (9th Cir. 2005).

In accordance with the above, IT IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED that

petitioner's application for a writ of habeas corpus be dismissed as moot.

These findings and recommendations are submitted to the United States District

Judge assigned to the case, pursuant to the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(l). Within ten days

after being served with these findings and recommendations, the parties may file written

objections with the court. The document should be captioned “Objections to Magistrate Judge's

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Findings and Recommendations.” Failure to file objections within the specified time may waive

the right to appeal the District Court's order. Martinez v. Ylst, 951 F.2d 1153 (9th Cir. 1991).

DATED: September 11, 2006.

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CRAIG M. KELLISON

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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