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Nature of Suit Code: 550
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant)
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA

Jenghiz K. Stewart, )

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Plaintiff, )

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v. ) CIV 05-2567 PHX MHM (VAM)

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Canteen Food Services, et al., ) O R D E R

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 Defendants. )

On November 25, 2005, plaintiff filed a "Motion to Strike and

Clarify Statements." (Doc. 9). In this Motion, plaintiff

attempts to strike certain allegations from his Complaint and

substitute other allegations. Plaintiff is advised he cannot

proceed in this manner. If plaintiff seeks to strike allegations

and insert new allegations, he must do so through a motion to

amend pursuant to Rule 15, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and

Civil Local Rule 15.1. Therefore, plaintiff's Motion to Strike

and Clarify is denied.

On February 10, 2006, plaintiff filed a "Motion for Extension

of Time to Fulfill Duty to Disclose...Rule 26.1 Ariz.R.Civ.Proc." 

(Doc. 19). First, plaintiff is informed that the Arizona Rules of

Civil Procedure are not applicable to this proceeding. The

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are applicable in federal court. 

It appears from the Motion that plaintiff is seeking additional

time to mail to opposing counsel his initial disclosure pursuant

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to Rule 26(a)(1), F.R.Civ.P. This Rule requires the parties to

exchange certain initial disclosures. It is clear from the

context of plaintiff's Motion that he does not understand what

must be disclosed under this Rule. This Rule does not require

disclosure to the other party of things filed with the Court--

plaintiff is to mail a copy at the time he files his documents in

Court as originally directed in the Court's Order. This Rule also

does not require plaintiff to send copies of discovery materials

as those will be sent to opposing counsel during the course of

discovery. Plaintiff is directed to read carefully the

requirements of Rule 26(a)(1), F.R.Civ.P. A careful reading of

the Rule will disclose to plaintiff what is required by the Rule. 

Now that defendant Kline has submitted an Answer (Doc. 18), the

Court will set a scheduling order.

On February 10, 2006, plaintiff filed a "Request for

Documents." (Doc. 20). It is not completely clear what plaintiff

is seeking. However, it appears that plaintiff is asking the

Court to make copies of the things he has filed with the Court and

mail them back to him. Plaintiff is advised the Court does not do

this without prepayment. When plaintiff files documents with the

Court, he must keep his own copy. If he wants copies from the

Court, he must pay for them in advance. The documents that

plaintiff requests from the Court are items he has already filed. 

In addition, he requests a copy of the Court's Order dated

November 3, 2005. (Doc. 6). The Court knows plaintiff has a copy

of this Order because he is objecting to it. Similarly, the Court

knows that plaintiff has a copy of his Complaint as he is

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attempting to strike and substitute certain phrases. Therefore,

this Motion will be denied.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED denying plaintiff's Motion to Strike

and Clarify Statements. (Doc. 9).

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED denying as moot plaintiff's Motion for

Extension of Time to Fulfill Duty to Disclose. (Doc. 19).

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED denying plaintiff's Motion to Produce

Documents. (Doc. 20).

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall comply with the

following deadlines and discovery orders:

EVENT DEADLINE

1. Motions to amend the complaint shall be filed no later

than: Mar. 21, 2006

2. Last day by which discovery requests may be 

submitted (discovery request cutoff date) May 22, 2006

 2.1. No discovery requests may be submitted after this

date except by stipulation of the parties or by Court order for

good cause shown.

 2.2. Responses to discovery must be filed within the

time provided by the rules unless the parties stipulate otherwise.

3. If defendants desire to take plaintiff's deposition they

may do so by no later than June 22, 2006

 3.1. Leave of Court for the taking of such deposition is

granted pursuant to Rule 30(a)(2), Federal Rules of Civil

Procedure. The deposition may be taken by telephone at the option

of defendant(s).

4. Discovery disputes must be brought to the 

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attention of the Court by July 21, 2006 

 4.1. See paragraph 8 regarding discovery dispute

procedure.

5. Dispositive motion deadline is Aug. 21, 2006

6. Proposed joint pretrial statement filed 

with the Court by Oct. 23, 2006

 6.1. Defendant(s) are responsible for initiating the

drafting and submission of the proposed pretrial statement in the

form prescribed by the assigned trial judge.

 6.2. If dispositive motions are filed, then this

pretrial statement shall be due thirty (30) days following

resolution of the motions.

7. Limits on discovery.

 7.1. Interrogatories: No more than 25 (including

subparts) by each party to any other party

 7.2. Requests for production of documents: No more than

15 from each party to any other party

 7.3. Requests for admissions: No more than 10 from each

party to any other party

 7.4. Depositions: Because of the logistical problems

involved, self-represented incarcerated parties may not take

depositions without prior Court permission. Such permission will

not be granted except upon a showing of exceptional circumstances.

8. Discovery disputes.

 8.1. The Court will not entertain motions to compel

discovery, motions for sanctions, motions for protective orders,

or the like unless and until there has been compliance with the

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following procedure: In the event of a dispute over discovery, the parties must

confer in good faith, in person or by telephone, and attempt to resolve the dispute. 

Rule 37(a), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; LRCIV 7.2(j), Rules of Practice of the U.S.

District Court for the District of Arizona. If the dispute remains unresolved, the parties

must arrange and participate in a telephonic conference with the undersigned judge

prior to bringing any discovery motions.

DATED this 22nd day of February, 2006.

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