Opinion
Civil Action No. 12-cv-00407-CMA-KLM
03-28-2012
MALIBU MEDIA, LLC, Plaintiff, v. JOHN DOES 1-18, Defendants.
MINUTE ORDER
ENTERED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE KRISTEN L. MIX
This matter is before the Court on Defendant Doe #12's Motion to Quash the
Subpoena [Docket No. 16; Filed March 26, 2012] (the "Motion"). Defendant Doe #12's Motion is signed with an "X" over the signature block indicating "John Doe #12, Pro Se Defendant." [#16] at 2, 3, 17, and 18.
Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 11(a),
Every pleading, written motion, and other paper must be signed by at least one attorney of record in the attorney's name--or by a party personally if the party is unrepresented. The paper must state the signer's address, e-mail address, and telephone number. Unless a rule or statute specifically states otherwise, a pleading need not be verified or accompanied by an affidavit. The court must strike an unsigned paper unless the omission is promptly corrected after being called to the attorney's or party's attention.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE.
Absent permission from the Court to proceed anonymously, Defendant Doe #12 must comply with Fed. R. Civ. P. 11(a) and all other applicable Federal and Local Rules. Green v. Dorell, 969 F.2d 915, 917 (10th Cir. 1992) (Pro se litigants "must follow the same rules of procedure that govern other litigants.").