Smith v. Hopkins
| Patrick Bernard Smith |
| Terrie Hopkins, Tonia Hopkins, Chris Price, Internal Revenue Service and Brian Collier |
| 26-40124 |
| March 5, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit |
| Prisoner - Civil Rights |
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| Filing 18 CLERK ORDER dismissing appeal pursuant to 5th Circuit Rule 42 for failure to file appellant's brief. [18] [26-40124] (RLL) [Entered: 07/22/2026 09:20 AM] |
| Filing 17 LETTER filed by Appellant Mr. Patrick Bernard Smith requesting status; Appellant advised that appeal is proceeding and brief must be filed as soon as possible as same was due by June 29, 2026. [26-40124] (RLL) [Entered: 07/15/2026 03:39 PM] |
| Filing 16 LETTER filed by Appellant Mr. Patrick Bernard Smith regarding District Court order granting IFP. Appellant advised that pursuant to notice issued 05/19/2026, brief remains due on or before 06/29/2026. [26-40124] (RLL) [Entered: 06/22/2026 09:50 AM] |
| Filing 14 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Admitted Exhibits on File in District Court? No. Video/Audio Exhibits on File in District Court? No Electronic ROA deadline satisfied. [26-40124] (PAC) [Entered: 05/28/2026 07:52 AM] |
| Filing 15 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the motion to proceed in forma pauperis received from Appellant Mr. Patrick Bernard Smith because filing is no longer necessary as the District Court has granted in forma pauperis. [26-40124] (RLL) [Entered: 06/01/2026 03:05 PM] |
| Filing 13 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 1:23-CV-471. Electronic ROA due on 06/03/2026. [26-40124] (RLL) [Entered: 05/19/2026 10:32 AM] |
| Filing 12 BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED. A/Pet's Brief due on 06/29/2026 for Appellant Patrick Bernard Smith. [26-40124] (RLL) [Entered: 05/19/2026 10:25 AM] |
| Filing 10 DISTRICT COURT ORDER of 04/27/2026 granting IFP in accordance with the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) for Appellant Mr. Patrick Bernard Smith. Initial partial filing fee assessed. [26-40124] (RLL) [Entered: 05/19/2026 10:21 AM] |
| Filing 9 LETTER filed by Appellant Mr. Patrick Bernard Smith referencing Motion to proceed IFP [ # 8 ]. Appellant advised that motion to proceed IFP has been filed and awaiting financial affidavit. [26-40124] (RLL) [Entered: 04/23/2026 04:21 PM] |
| Filing 8 MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. Patrick Bernard Smith to proceed in forma pauperis. [8] Date of service: 04/09/2026. Fee deadline canceled. Document is insufficient for the following reasons: financial affidavit is required. Affidavit due on 05/11/2026 for Appellant Patrick Bernard Smith. [26-40124] (RLL) [Entered: 04/20/2026 10:01 AM] |
| Filing 7 LETTER filed by Appellant Mr. Patrick Bernard Smith requesting case status. Appellant advised that appeal remains pending and motion to proceed in forma pauperis has been received and will be processed under separate entry. [26-40124] (RLL) [Entered: 04/20/2026 09:53 AM] |
| Filing 6 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the letter received from Appellant Mr. Patrick Bernard Smith because we are unable to determine the relief being requested; Appellant advised that fee must be paid or motion for in forma pauperis must be filed in District Court on or before 05/19/2026. [26-40124] (RLL) [Entered: 03/26/2026 04:53 PM] |
| Filing 5 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [5] Initial AA Check Due satisfied.. Fee or motion for IFP in DC due on 05/19/2026 for Appellant Patrick Bernard Smith [26-40124] (CMC) [Entered: 03/25/2026 04:26 PM] |
| Filing 1 PRISONER CASE WITHOUT COUNSEL docketed. NOA filed by Appellant Mr. Patrick Bernard Smith [26-40124] (MVM) [Entered: 03/05/2026 09:54 AM] |
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