Opinion
8:23-cv-02385-DOC-DFM
02-09-2024
Ameris Bank v. Timber Logging Company LLC et al.
Present: The Honorable DAVID O. CARTER, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
PROCEEDINGS: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION
The Court, on its own motion, hereby ORDERS Plaintiff's counsel to submit a response in writing no later than February 13, 2024 to show cause why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. As an alternative to a written response, the Court will consider the filing of one of the following, as an appropriate response to this OSC, on or before the above Dated:
X Answer to the complaint as to Defendant Jacob Hatfield;
X Request for Entry of Default as to Defendant Jacob Hatfield; or
X Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (F.R.Civ.P. 41)
It is plaintiff's responsibility to respond promptly to all Orders and to prosecute the action diligently, including filing proofs of service and stipulations extending time to respond. If necessary, plaintiffs must also pursue Rule 55 remedies promptly upon the default of any defendant. All stipulations affecting the progress of the case must be approved by the Court. Local Rule 7-1.
Failure to respond by the date above will result in a Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution.