Opinion
No. 08-12035.
April 27, 2009
ORDER
Plaintiff Emma Campbell, who is pursuing this action without an attorney, has filed a handwritten letter [Docket #26], requesting a further extension of time to "complete exhibits" in response to Defendant's motion for summary judgment. On March 23, 2009, she filed a number of written exhibits in response. See Docket #24. The Defendant filed a brief in response on April 1, 2009. See Docket #25.
In the present motion, Plaintiff states that she is attending her sister's funeral in Alabama, and will not return until May 1, 2009. The Court understands that Ms. Campbell is proceeding without an attorney, and appreciates the importance of giving her a full and fair hearing. At the same time, the Defendant has a right to a timely disposition of this case, and even persons who are not represented by an attorney must comply with the schedules set by the Court.
Balancing these factors, the Court will give the Plaintiff a short extension of time to file additional exhibits and/or arguments. The Plaintiff's motion for extension [Docket #26] is GRANTED. Plaintiff may file additional exhibits and/or arguments no later than MAY 15, 2009.
NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED.
SO ORDERED.