Summary
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California denied Bryan Clark’s motion for appointment of counsel in his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action. The court found no exceptional circumstances, while granting his motion for an extension of time and deeming his opposition to the defendant’s summary-judgment motion timely.
Holdings
- Appointment of counsel was not warranted because Plaintiff failed to establish exceptional circumstances.
- The motion for an extension of time was granted, and Plaintiff's opposition filed on April 23, 2025, was deemed timely.
Questions Presented
- Whether exceptional circumstances warranted the court's request for voluntary appointment of counsel under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(1).
- Whether Plaintiff should receive additional time to oppose Defendant's motion for summary judgment.
Disposition
other
Cases Cited (5)
- Mallard v. United States Dist. Court, 490 U.S. 296, 298 (1989)(followed)
- Terrell v. Brewer, 935 F.2d 1015, 1017 (9th Cir. 1991)(followed)
- Wood v. Housewright, 900 F.2d 1332, 1335-36 (9th Cir. 1990)(followed)
- Wilborn v. Escalderon, 789 F.2d 1328, 1331 (9th Cir. 1986)(followed)
- Weygandt v. Look, 718 F.2d 952, 954 (9th Cir. 1983)(followed)
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