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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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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CRAIG KAISER GARRETT,

Plaintiff,

v.

J. McNUTT, et al.,

Defendants.

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CASE NO. 1:06-cv-01314-AWI-SMS PC

ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR ENTRY OF

DEFAULT

(Doc. 22)

Plaintiff Craig Kaiser Garrett (“plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma

pauperis in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This action is proceeding against

defendants Sweeney, McNutt, and Salcido for retaliation, use of excessive force, and conspiracy, and

against defendant Patel for denial of medical care. On December 14, 2007, plaintiff filed a motion 1

seeking entry of default against defendants Sweeney, McNutt, and Salcido, and Patel (“defendants”).

 Entry of default is appropriate as to any party against whom a judgment for affirmative relief

is sought that has failed to plead or otherwise defend as provided by the Federal Rules of Civil

Procedure and where that fact is made to appear by affidavit or otherwise. Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a).

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Defendants waived service of the summons and their response to plaintiff’s complaint was

due on or before January 10, 2008. Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(d); Court Docs. 26-29. Accordingly, 2

plaintiff’s motion for entry of default was premature, and is HEREBY DENIED.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: February 21, 2008 /s/ Sandra M. Snyder 

icido3 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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