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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

PATRICK FRANCIS CUMMINGS, )

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Plaintiff, )

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D. ADAMS, et al., )

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Defendant. )

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No. CV-F-03-5294 REC/DLB P

ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S

REQUESTS FOR RECONSIDERATION

BY DISTRICT COURT OF

MAGISTRATE JUDGE'S RULINGS

(Docs. 38 & 83) 

On August 24, 2004, plaintiff filed a motion to extend the

deadline for completing discovery and for completing other

scheduled dates. By Order filed on September 2, 2004, the

Magistrate Judge denied plaintiff’s motion on the ground that

plaintiff had not demonstrated the good cause requirement set

forth in the March 3, 2004 Scheduling Order for an extension of

the scheduled dates. On October 19, 2004, plaintiff filed a

request for reconsideration by the district court of the

Magistrate Judge’s ruling. On June 24, 2005, plaintiff filed a

motion for an order compelling discovery. By Order filed on July

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14, 2005, the United States Magistrate Judge denied plaintiff's

motion, ruling: "Discovery has been closed in this case for

almost one (1) year and the trial is scheduled for September 27,

2005. Plaintiff fails to establish good cause to reopen

discovery at this late date."

Plaintiff has applied to this court for reconsideration of

both rulings. The court has reviewed the record in this action. 

Plaintiff has not demonstrated that the rulings by the Magistrate

Judge were contrary to law, clearly erroneous or an abuse of

discretion.

ACCORDINGLY:

1. Plaintiff’s request for reconsideration filed on October

19, 2004 is denied.

2. Plaintiff’s request for reconsideration filed on July

25, 2005 is denied. 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: August 5, 2005 /s/ Robert E. Coyle 

668554 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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