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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 EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

MATTHEW LEE JASPAR,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-06-1797 MCE EFB P

vs.

MOORS, et al.,

Defendants. ORDER

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Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se. Plaintiff seeks relief pursuant to 42

U.S.C. § 1983 and has paid the $350.00 filing fee. This proceeding was referred to this court by

Local Rule 72-302 pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1).

The complaint states a cognizable claim for relief against defendant Moors

pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(b). If the allegations of the complaint are

proven, plaintiff has a reasonable opportunity to prevail on the merits of this action. If plaintiff

chooses to amend the complaint to proceed on claims against defendants Winters, Jensen,

Twyman, Veal, Pearson, and Grannis, the amended complaint must allege in specific terms how

each named defendant is involved. There can be no liability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 unless there

is some affirmative link or connection between a defendant’s actions and the claimed

deprivation. Rizzo v. Goode, 423 U.S. 362 (1976); May v. Enomoto, 633 F.2d 164, 167 (9th Cir.

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1980); Johnson v. Duffy, 588 F.2d 740, 743 (9th Cir. 1978). Furthermore, vague and conclusory

allegations of official participation in civil rights violations are not sufficient. Ivey v. Board of

Regents, 673 F.2d 266, 268 (9th Cir. 1982).

In addition, plaintiff is informed that the court cannot refer to a prior pleading in

order to make plaintiff’s amended complaint complete. Local Rule 15-220 requires that an

amended complaint be complete in itself without reference to any prior pleading. This is

because, as a general rule, an amended complaint supersedes the original complaint. See Loux v.

Rhay, 375 F.2d 55, 57 (9th Cir. 1967). Once plaintiff files an amended complaint, the original

pleading no longer serves any function in the case. Therefore, in an amended complaint, as in an

original complaint, each claim and the involvement of each defendant must be sufficiently

alleged. 

In accordance with the above, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Service is appropriate for the following defendant Moors. 

2. The Clerk of the Court shall send plaintiff one USM-285 form, one summons,

an instruction sheet and a copy of the complaint filed August 14, 2006.

3. Within thirty days from the date of this order, plaintiff shall either:

a. File an amended complaint that states a claim against all named

defendants; or

b. Complete the attached Notice of Submission of Documents and submit

the following documents to the court:

a. The completed Notice of Submission of Documents;

b. One completed summons;

c. One completed USM-285 form ; and 

d. Two copies of the endorsed complaint filed August 14, 2006. 

4. Plaintiff need not attempt service on defendant and need not request waiver of

service. Upon receipt of the above-described document, the court will direct the United States 

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Marshal to serve the above-named defendant pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4

without payment of costs. 

DATED: November 13, 2006.

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

MATTHEW LEE JASPAR, 

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-06-1797 MCE EFB P 

vs.

MOORS, et al., NOTICE OF SUBMISSION

Defendants. OF DOCUMENTS

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Plaintiff hereby submits the following documents in compliance with the court's

order filed :

 completed summons form

 completed USM-285 forms

 copies of the 

 Complaint/Amended Complaint

DATED: 

 

Plaintiff

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