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Smith v. Auld

United States District Court, Northern District of California
Aug 2, 2021
21-cv-05807-SK (PR) (N.D. Cal. Aug. 2, 2021)

Opinion

21-cv-05807-SK (PR)

08-02-2021

MICHAEL SHANE SMITH, AX1963, Plaintiff, v. AULD, et al., Defendant(s).


ORDER OF TRANSFER

SALLIE KIM United States Magistrate Judge

Plaintiff, a state prisoner at Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) in Ione, California, has filed a pro se complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 alleging violations of his federal rights by medial staff at MCSP.

A substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim(s) occurred, and the defendants named reside, in the County of Amador, which lies within the venue of the Eastern District of California. See 28 U.S.C. § 84(b). Venue therefore properly lies in the Eastern District. See id § 1391(b).

Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, in the interest of justice and pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1406(a), this action be TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.

The clerk shall transfer this matter forthwith.

IT IS SO ORDERED


Summaries of

Smith v. Auld

United States District Court, Northern District of California
Aug 2, 2021
21-cv-05807-SK (PR) (N.D. Cal. Aug. 2, 2021)
Case details for

Smith v. Auld

Case Details

Full title:MICHAEL SHANE SMITH, AX1963, Plaintiff, v. AULD, et al., Defendant(s).

Court:United States District Court, Northern District of California

Date published: Aug 2, 2021

Citations

21-cv-05807-SK (PR) (N.D. Cal. Aug. 2, 2021)