Opinion
No. CIV 01-1261 WJ/JHG
July 11, 2002
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
THIS MATTER comes before the Court pursuant to Defendants' Motion for Dismissal [Docket No. 16]. Plaintiff failed to attend the Rule 16 Scheduling Conference held May 16, 2002. As of this date, Plaintiff has not responded to Defendants' Motion for Dismissal or requested this Court for an extension of time. According to Defense counsel, Plaintiff has stated that he does not intend to pursue this case.
The Court has inherent power to impose a variety of sanctions on litigants in order to regulate its docket, promote judicial efficiency, and deter frivolous filings. Jones v. Thompson, 996 F.2d 261 (10th Cir. 1993). Pro se litigants are bound by the same rules of procedure as other litigants. Green v. Dorrell, 969 F.2d 915, 917 (10th Cir. 1992).
Based on Plaintiff's failure to attend the Rule 16 Scheduling Conference and failure to respond to Defendants' motion well beyond the required time period, Plaintiff will be required to show cause why this case should not be dismissed.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that on or before August 2, 2002, Plaintiff shall file a response to Defendants' motion or otherwise show cause why this case should not be dismissed. Failure to respond shall result in dismissal without further notice.