Nathuram Babalya Mane v. Joseph Edlow, Director, US Citizenship and Immigration Services

Summary

The court recommends dismissing Nathuram Babalya Mane’s case without prejudice because he failed to serve the defendant within the court-ordered period and did not show good cause. The recommendation relies on Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m), cancels the scheduled conference, and provides fourteen days for objections.

Holdings

1. When a plaintiff fails to serve a defendant within the time required by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m), fails to comply with a court order setting a service deadline, and does not show good cause, dismissal without prejudice is warranted.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the action should be dismissed without prejudice under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m) because Plaintiff failed to serve Defendant within the court-ordered period and did not show good cause.

Disposition

other