Jones v. Quiring

Summary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California orders plaintiff Rayon Jones to show cause why the action should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute and failure to comply with court orders. The court gives plaintiff twenty-one days to file an amended complaint, a notice of voluntary dismissal, or an explanation for his failure to respond.

Holdings

1. A court may dismiss an action, or recommend dismissal, when a party fails to prosecute, fails to obey a court order, or fails to comply with applicable local rules.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court may issue an order to show cause and potentially recommend dismissal when a plaintiff fails to prosecute the action and fails to comply with a court order.

Disposition

other