United States of America v. Larry N Broten, Deceased, Joann Broten a/k/a Jo Ann Broten, Deceased, and Kevin Broten

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico issued an order to show cause in a civil action against the Broten defendants. The court directed the plaintiff to explain by January 15, 2026, why the case should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute under the court’s inherent authority and Local Rule 41.1.

Holdings

1. The court may require the plaintiff to show cause why the action should not be dismissed when the plaintiff has taken no steps to move the case forward for the period identified in the local rule.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court may require the plaintiff to show cause why the action should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute based on the plaintiff's lack of activity.

Disposition

other