Opinion
C23-5202-MLP
03-27-2023
SUSAN LUCE, Plaintiff, v. JONEY, Defendant.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
MICHELLE L. PETERSON UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
On March 13, 2023, Plaintiff Susan Luce commenced the instant civil action by filing a complaint. (Dkt. # 1; see Fed.R.Civ.P. 3.) In order to maintain an action, a plaintiff must obtain a summons from the Clerk's office as described in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(a) and (b). The plaintiff then must serve each defendant with a summons and a copy of the complaint within 90 days of filing the complaint. Fed.R.Civ.P. 4(c)-(e), (m). “If a defendant is not served within 90 days after the complaint is filed, the court-on motion or on its own after notice to the plaintiff-must dismiss the action[.]” Fed.R.Civ.P. 4(m).
Accordingly, by June 12, 2023, Ms. Luce is ORDERED to either: (1) file proof of service on Defendant; or (2) show cause why this case should not be dismissed. If Plaintiff does not respond by June 12, 2023, the Court will recommend this action be dismissed.
The Clerk is directed to provide a copy of the Pro Se Guide to Ms. Luce.