Opinion
Civil Action No. 03-cv-00165-EWN-MJW.
January 30, 2006
ORDER DENYING MOTION TO STAY PROCEEDINGS
This matter is before the court on the "Stipulated Motion to Stay Proceedings Pending Final Settlement Approval" (#158) filed January 30, 2006. The Motion recites that the settlement "should be concluded not later than April 3, 2006." Because this case is three years old, this aspect of the motion is unacceptable. Before March 15, 2006, this court intends either to (1) resolve all pending motions and enter a final judgment to close the case or (2) approve a stipulation for dismissal or similar document which will likewise close the case. Because the schedule proposed by the parties does not take account of this requirement, the court cannot approve it. Accordingly, it is
ORDERED that the Motion to Stay (#158) is DENIED.