Opinion
Case No: C 10-03621-SBA, Case No: C 10-03669-SBA.
September 22, 2010
ORDER
On September 16, 2010, Plaintiff, who is proceeding pro se, filed a Motion for Respondent to Proceed Pro Se and to E-File. (Docket No. 11 (Case No. C 10-03669 SBA) and Docket No. 13 (Case No. C 10-03621 SBA)). Plaintiff requests that she be allowed to e-file documents in the above-captioned matters using the ECF system. Finding good cause shown,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT Plaintiff's motion is GRANTED. Plaintiff is permitted to e-file documents in the above-captioned cases using the ECF system. Plaintiff should be aware that although she is now representing herself in these matters, she nevertheless is obligated to follow the same rules as represented parties. See King v. Atiyeh, 814 F.2d 565, 567 (9th Cir. 1987) (finding that pro per litigants must follow the same procedural rules as represented parties). Self-representation is not an excuse for non-compliance with court rules. See Swimmer v. I.R.S., 811 F.2d 1343, 1344 (9th Cir. 1987) ("[i]gnorance of court rules does not constitute excusable neglect, even if the litigant appears pro se.") (citation omitted). It is Plaintiff's responsibility to proceed in a manner consistent with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Court's Local Rules, the rules regarding Electronic Case Filing, and the standing and other orders of this Court. Failure to comply with any of these requirements may result in the imposition of sanctions.
This Order terminates Docket No. 11 (Case No. C 10-03669 SBA) and Docket No. 13 (Case No. C 10-03621 SBA).
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: September 22, 2010