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SIMS v. U.S., 3:10-1194. (2012)

Court: District Court, M.D. Tennessee Number: infdco20120112e86 Visitors: 4
Filed: Jan. 11, 2012
Latest Update: Jan. 11, 2012
Summary: ORDER JOHN S. BRYANT, Magistrate Judge. The undersigned Magistrate Judge conducted a telephone case management conference in this case on January 11, 2012. Mr. Sims participated pro se and Mr. Kennedy participated on behalf of the United States. Upon questioning from the Court regarding the current status of this case, Mr. Sims stated that he would like to pursue this case but at this time has not obtained new counsel. The Court strongly encouraged Mr. Sims to obtain counsel if at all possib
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ORDER

JOHN S. BRYANT, Magistrate Judge.

The undersigned Magistrate Judge conducted a telephone case management conference in this case on January 11, 2012. Mr. Sims participated pro se and Mr. Kennedy participated on behalf of the United States.

Upon questioning from the Court regarding the current status of this case, Mr. Sims stated that he would like to pursue this case but at this time has not obtained new counsel. The Court strongly encouraged Mr. Sims to obtain counsel if at all possible. Mr. Sims requested additional time within which to attempt to secure new counsel, and the Court agreed to extend an additional 30 days within which Mr. Sims could seek to employ new counsel to represent him.

Plaintiff shall have a further extension of time to and including Monday, February 13, 2012, within which to hire new counsel. If no new counsel enters an appearance by that date, Mr. Sims will be deemed to be representing himself pro se in this case.

It is so ORDERED.

Source:  Leagle

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