Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number Case No. 3:09cv184/RV/EMT. Judges Elizabeth Timothy Acts Judiciary And Judicial Procedure — Habeas Corpus — Particular Proceedings — State Custody; Remedies In Federal Courts See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. JAMES L. SMITH, Petitioner, v. WALTER A. McNEIL, Respondent. ORDER ELIZABETH TIMOTHY, Magistrate Judge This cause is before the court on Respondent's answer (Doc. 19) to the petition for writ of habeas corpus filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (Doc. 1). Respondent seeks denial of the petition for writ of habeas corpus and cites authority in support. It now appears that the interests of justice would best be served by allowing Petitioner an opportunity to reply. Accordingly, it is ORDERED: Petitioner shall file a reply to Respondent's answer (Doc. 19) within THIRTY (30) DAYS of the date of docketing of this order. DONE AND ORDERED