SMITH v. McNEIL

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