U.S. v. CAREY, ET AL., Cite as 106 AFTR 2d 2010-XXXX, 11/02/2010 ________________________________________ UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. MICHAEL T. CAREY, et al. Defendants. Case Information: Code Sec(s): Court Name: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, Docket No.: No. 2:05-cv-02176 MCE-CMK, Date Decided: 11/02/2010. Disposition: HEADNOTE . Reference(s): OPINION UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, ORDER Judge: MORRISON C. ENGLAND, JR. UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Before the Court are two motions; (1) non-party Ernest C. Aldridge's Motion to Vacate Judgment (ECF No. 176), and (2) the United States' Motion for an Order Requiring Mr. Aldridge to Show Cause Why He Should Not Be Found in Contempt of Court (ECF No. 177). The Court has reviewed each motion, and for the reasons stated below, denies both requests. BACKGROUND The United States (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Michael and Leone Carey (“the Careys”) in 2005 to foreclose federal tax liens assessed against various parcels of real property in Shasta County, California. Though various sham trusts and other parties were named as defendants, the Careys were subsequently found to be the true owners of the properties. On February 11, 2008, the Court entered an order decreeing the parcels to be sold to satisfy the unpaid taxes and other credits owed. (See ECF No. 125.) Mr. Aldridge claims to be the current trustee of the sham trusts that had been established to originally shield the properties from creditors. (ECF No. 165.) The property particularly at issue here is 23658 Highway 299E, Belle Vista, California (“the Property”). On March 12, 2010, Plaintiff filed a Motion for an Order of Ejectment to evict any residents of the properties in question. (ECF No. 140.) The Court granted the motion, and decreed that anyone occupying any of the properties after 12:00 p.m. on June 18, 2010, was required to vacate and depart the premises. (ECF No. 160.) The Court's order authorized the United States Marshal to evict anyone on the property after June 18, and to use force as necessary to do so. Anyone found on the premises of the properties was placed on notice by the order that failure to vacate could result in a fine, incarceration, or both. On July 7, 2010, the United States Marshal took possession of the Property, and Internal Revenue Specialist Douglas McDonald (“Agent McDonald”) secured the gate with a chain and padlock. (ECF No. 177-1 at 4.) Agent McDonald returned to the Property a few weeks later to find the chain cut and the lock vandalized. (Id.) A sign was on the front gate declaring that Ernest Aldridge was the owner/occupant of the Property. (Id.) As recent as September 21, 2010, a lienholder to the Property noticed many signs that someone was still occupying the home, and the sign itself remained posted. (Id. at 5.) ANALYSIS A. Motion to Vacate Mr. Aldridge has now filed a Motion to Vacate this Court's Judgment, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. Pro. 60(b)(4). Specifically, he states that this Court lacks subject matter jurisdiction to hear the case, and that this Court has usurped power where “no arguable ground for jurisdiction exists.” It is unclear what Mr. Aldridge's precise grievance is, as he requests that we vacate “all other Orders issued in this case.” Mr. Aldridge is, nor has ever been, a party to this action. As Plaintiff explained in an earlier opposition (see ECF No. 166), Mr. Aldridge has submitted no information demonstrating that he has a personal and valid interest in any of the properties, let alone the Belle Vista property. See Buckingham v. Sec'y of U.S. Dep't of Agr., 603 F.3d 1073, 1082 (9th Cir. 2010) (explaining that an opportunity to be heard is granted to those deprived of a constitutional protection). For these reasons, Mr. Aldridge's Motion to Vacate is denied. B. Request for an Order to Show Cause Plaintiff has filed a Motion for an Order to Show Cause requesting the following relief: (a) enter an order directing Mr. Aldridge to show cause as to why he should not be found in civil contempt; (b) direct Mr. Aldridge to file a written response to the order in advance of the hearing; (c) schedule a hearing on the matter; and (d) should the Court find Mr. Aldridge in contempt, jail him immediately until he vacates the Property and agrees not to return. The Court's previous Order of Ejectment clearly enumerates what consequences may face anyone who fails to vacate any of the properties at issue. The United States Marshal has been granted full authority to remove anyone from the premises who is in violation of the Court's Order, and to do so using force if necessary. There are also several criminal statutes at Plaintiff's disposal if Mr. Aldridge is, in fact, trespassing on the Property. At this juncture, apart from the remedies available in the Order of Ejectment, the Court lacks jurisdiction to provide the relief Plaintiff requests. Plaintiff's requests are denied. CONCLUSION In light of the foregoing, both Mr. Aldridge's Motion to Vacate and Plaintiff's Motion for an Order to Show Cause are DENIED. IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: November 2, 2010