The Prudential Insurance Company of America v. Karin S Balling et al

Filing 7

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Judge Cormac J. Carney: The Court ORDERS plaintiff, to show cause in writing no later than September 12, 2011, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. As an alternative to a written respon se by plaintiff, the Court will consider the filing of one of the following, as an appropriate response to this OSC, on or before the above date: X Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (FRCivP 41); X Plaintiff filing an Application for Default (FRCivP 55a). (rla)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL Date Case No. SACV 11-00828-CJC(RNBx) Title The Prudential Insurance Company of America v. Karin S. Balling, et al Present: The Honorable September 1, 2011 CORMAC J. CARNEY, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Michelle Urie Deputy Clerk None Present Court Reporter / Recorder Tape No. Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs: Attorneys Present for Defendants: None Present None Present Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION The Court, on its own motion, hereby ORDERS plaintiff, to show cause in writing no later than September 12, 2011, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. As an alternative to a written response by plaintiff, the Court will consider the filing of one of the following, as an appropriate response to this OSC, on or before the above date: X X Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (FRCivP 41) Plaintiff filing an Application for Default (FRCivP 55a) Absent a showing of good cause, an action shall be dismissed if the summons and complaint have not been served upon all defendants within 120 days after the filing of the complaint. Fed. R. Civ. P 4(m). The Court may dismiss the entire action prior to the expiration of such time, however, if plaintiff has not diligently prosecuted the action. It is plaintiff's responsibility to respond promptly to all Orders and to prosecute the action diligently, including filing proofs of service and stipulations extending time to respond. If necessary, plaintiff must also pursue Rule 55 remedies promptly upon the default of any defendant. All stipulations affecting the progress of the case must be approved by the Court. Local Rule 7-1. No oral argument of this matter will be heard unless ordered by the Court. The Order will stand submitted upon the filing of a responsive pleading or motion on or before the date upon which a response by plaintiff is due. : Initials of Preparer CV-90 (06/04) CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL 0 mu Page 1 of 1

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