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United States of America v. Cathcart et al

MOTION for extension of time to serve defendant and permission to serve

5 Cited authorities

  1. Efaw v. Williams

    473 F.3d 1038 (9th Cir. 2007)   Cited 584 times
    Holding "Rule 4(m) . . . requires a district court to grant an extension of time when the plaintiff shows good cause for the delay"

  2. Boudette v. Barnette

    923 F.2d 754 (9th Cir. 1991)   Cited 461 times
    Holding that good cause means, at a minimum, excusable neglect

  3. Mann v. American Airlines

    324 F.3d 1088 (9th Cir. 2003)   Cited 319 times
    Holding that district court may, under the broad discretion granted by FED. R. CIV. P. 4(m), extend time for service retroactively after the 120-day service period has expired

  4. Rule 4 - Summons

    Fed. R. Civ. P. 4   Cited 71,368 times   127 Legal Analyses
    Holding that if defendant is not served within 90 days after the complaint is filed, the court—on a motion, or on its own following notice to the plaintiff—must dismiss the action without prejudice against that defendant or order that service be made by a certain time

  5. Section 415.50 - Publication

    Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 415.50   Cited 330 times   1 Legal Analyses
    Authorizing service by publication