Cartwright v. Ray

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTH DAKOTA
Walter William Cartwright, III, 	)
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Plaintiff, 	) 	ORDER
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vs. 	)
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Captain Chris Ray, 	)
) 	Case No. 1:23-cv-085
Defendant. 	)
On August 30, 2023, Plaintiff filed a document captioned “Discovery Request/Motion to
Compel Discovery.” (Doc. No. 32). Therein he requests: (1) the United States Marshals Service
provide him with Defendant’s full name and address; and (2) the court arrange for service of his
pleadings on Defendant by the United States Marshals Service.
The court previously directed the Clerk’s office to effectuate service on Defendant. (Doc.
Nos. 19 and 23). 	On September 6, 2023, Defendant filed an Answer to Plaintiff’s Amended
Complaint. (Doc. No. 33). Consequently, Plaintiff’s request regarding service of his pleadings is
moot. Further, as the United States Marshals Service is not a party to this action, the court will not
require it to respond to Defendant’s discovery request. Plaintiff's “Discovery Request/Motion to
Compel Discovery” (Doc. No. 32) is therefore DENIED.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated this 6th day of September, 2023.
/s/ Clare R. Hochhalter
Clare R. Hochhalter, Magistrate Judge
United States District Court
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