Opinion
No. 2:17CV7 HEA
08-04-2017
WAYNE STEWART, Plaintiff, v. NIKKI FORD, Defendant
OPINION , MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
This matter is before the Court on defendant's motion for extension of time to file an answer. The motion is granted.
Defendant is travelling to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota on August 21, 2017, for neurological treatment and possible surgery. Additionally, she wishes to pursue a settlement with plaintiff. The Court finds that it is in the interests of justice to stay these proceedings during her treatment at the Mayo Clinic.
Accordingly,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that defendant's motion for extension of time to file an answer (Doc. 12) is GRANTED.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that plaintiff's motion for default judgment (Doc. 10) is DENIED as moot.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk is directed to administratively terminate this action.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case is STAYED.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, no later than September 21, 2017, defendant must notify the Court of the status of her treatment.
Dated this 4th day of August, 2017
/s/_________
HENRY EDWARD AUTREY
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE