Dorsey v. 22nd Judicial Branch et al (INMATE 1)
Plaintiff: Leonard E. Dorsey
Defendant: Lex Short, Julie Moody, 22nd Judicial Branch and Walter M. Merrell, III
Case Number: 2:2019cv00751
Filed: October 4, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
Presiding Judge: Emily C Marks
Referring Judge: Susan Russ Walker
Nature of Suit: Mandamus & Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983
Jury Demanded By: None
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Date Filed Document Text
November 25, 2019 Filing 4 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION of the Magistrate Judge that: (1) The plf's claims lodged against the named defendants seeking relief for actions which occurred or are now occurring during criminal proceedings before the state courts of Covington County, Alabama be DISMISSED with prejudice pursuant to the directives of 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B)(i), (ii) and (iii); (2) The plf's challenges to the constitutionality of the criminal charges pending against him for negotiating worthless instruments and his request for declaratory relief as to such charges be summarily dismissed as this court must abstain from considering these challenges in accordance with the Younger abstention doctrine ; (3) The plf's claims which go to the fundamental legality of his prior convictions for negotiating worthless instruments and the resulting sentences imposed upon him by the state courts of Covington County, Alabama be dismissed without prejudice in accordance with the provisions of 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii) as these claims provide no basis for relief in the instant cause of action; (4) this case be dismissed prior to service of process pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B)(i), (ii) and (iii); Objections to R&R due by 12/10/2019. Signed by Honorable Judge Susan Russ Walker on 11/26/19. (djy, )
October 9, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER granting #2 Affidavit for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis except to the extent payment is required under this order; Directing Monthly Payments be made from Inmate's Prison Account until fee is paid in full; Copies mailed to plaintiff and account clerk @ Covington County Jail. Signed by Honorable Judge Susan Russ Walker on 10/9/2019. (furn: acct clerk, cashier)(kh, )
October 4, 2019 Filing 2 Application to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees and Affidavit by Leonard E. Dorsey. (es, )
October 4, 2019 Filing 1 Inmate 1983 COMPLAINT against 22nd Judicial Branch, Walter M. Merrell, III, Julie Moody, Lex Short, filed by Leonard E. Dorsey. (Attachments: #1 Supporting Document)(es, )

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