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Involuntary dismissal for want of prosecution or failure to follow rules

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Rule Set: Local Civil Rules of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Rule: 41

Jurisdiction: WDMI

Bluebook Citation: W.D. Mich. L.R. 41

All Rules: W.D. Mich. Local Civil Rules, complete index

Text

41.1 A judicial officer may issue an order to show cause why a case should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution or for failure to comply with these rules, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, or any court order. If good cause is not shown within the time set in the show cause order, the presiding judge may enter an order of dismissal with or without prejudice, with or without costs. Failure of a plaintiff to keep the court apprised of a current address shall be grounds for dismissal for want of prosecution.

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