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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

ROBERT HUGO STEWART,

Petitioner, No. CIV S-06-2359 RRB GGH P

vs.

D.K. SISTO, et al.,

Respondents. ORDER

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Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding pro se with a petition for writ of habeas

corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. On May 17, 2007, the court recommended that

respondent’s motion to dismiss on grounds that this action is barred by the statute of limitations

be granted. In the findings and recommendations, the court stated that petitioner made no

argument that he was entitled to equitable tolling.

On May 31, 2007, petitioner filed objections to the findings and

recommendations. Petitioner argues that he is entitled to equitable tolling because at the time he

entered his plea in 2003 he had a third grade education. Petitioner states that it took him from

February 4, 2003, to July 2006 to get his reading comprehension to a level high enough to be able

to file the instant action.

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The findings and recommendations are vacated so that the issue of equitable

tolling may be considered.

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The May 17, 2007, findings and recommendations are vacated;

2. Within twenty days of the date of this order, respondent shall file further

briefing addressing petitioner’s claim that he is entitled to equitable tolling based on his lack of

education; petitioner may file a reply within twenty days thereafter. 

DATED: 6/19/07

/s/ Gregory G. Hollows

 

 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

stew2359.vac

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