Opinion
No. 3:06-CV-35 (CAR), Proceedings under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.
November 15, 2006
ORDER
Before the court is plaintiff GERALD DEXTER JONES' letter-motion to stay the proceedings in the above-styled case (Tab #19) and the responses of defendants CATHY MINISH and SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE PARTNERS (Tabs #20 and #21). As pointed out in the defendants' responses, plaintiff Jones' motion makes no showing of cause as to why the proceeding should be delayed, stating only that he could find an attorney to take his case by February.
Plaintiff Jones is proceeding herein pro se. He has provided no valid reason to delay the proceedings. While he is certainly free to seek the services of an attorney, since he has already filed his complaint pro se, he must continue to prosecute it or face dismissal. Accordingly, the plaintiff's Motion to Stay the proceedings (Tab #19) is DENIED.
SO ORDERED AND DIRECTED.