Norton et al v. Assured Performance Network, No. 4:2014cv00486 - Document 9 (D. Idaho 2014)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER the Pro Se Notice of Appearance (docket no. 4 ) and the Answer (docket no. 5 ) are STRICKEN FROM THE RECORD AND WITHOUT EFFECT. Assured Performance Network is hereby NOTIFIED that its failure to obtain counsel and time ly file an Answer or other response will subject it to a Default Judgment that will result in an award to the Plaintiffs. Signed by Judge B. Lynn Winmill. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (jp)

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Norton et al v. Assured Performance Network Doc. 9 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF IDAHO MICHAEL NORTON and STEVEN DELACUESTA, Case No. 4:14-CV-486-BLW Plaintiff, MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER v. ASSURED PERFORMANCE NETWORK, dba ASSURED PERFORMANCE NETWORK, INC., Defendants. MEMORANDUM DECISION On November 12, 2014, plaintiffs filed a complaint against a single defendant, Assured Performance Network, dba Assured Performance Network, Inc. (APN). See Complaint (Dkt. No. 1). On December 19, 2014, Scott Biggs, the CEO of APN, filed a “Pro Se Notice of Appearance” stating that he “enters an appearance in this action and demands notice of all further proceedings.” See Pro Se Notice (Dkt. No. 4). On that same date, Biggs also filed on behalf of APN an Answer to the complaint, see Answer (Dkt. No. 5). Scott Biggs is attempting to represent APN. But he has not alleged that he is an attorney of the bar of this Court or has been admitted to practice under the Court’s Local Memorandum Decision & Order – page 1 Dockets.Justia.com Rules. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.4(d) he cannot represent APN in this Court. Accordingly, the Court will strike the Answer and the Pro Se Notice of Appearance. ORDER In accordance with the Memorandum Decision set forth above, NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that the Pro Se Notice of Appearance (docket no. 4) and the Answer (docket no. 5) are STRICKEN FROM THE RECORD AND WITHOUT EFFECT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that defendant Assured Performance Network is hereby NOTIFIED that its failure to obtain counsel and timely file an Answer or other response will subject it to a Default Judgment that will result in an award to the Plaintiffs. DATED: December 22, 2014 _________________________ B. Lynn Winmill Chief Judge United States District Court Memorandum Decision & Order – page 2

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