Smith v. Hopkins
Plaintiff: Patrick Bernard Smith
Defendant: Terrie Hopkins, Tonia Hopkins, Chris Price, Internal Revenue Service and Brian Collier
Case Number: 26-40124
Filed: March 5, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 23, 2026 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]
April 17, 2026 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]
April 16, 2026 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]
March 26, 2026 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]
March 25, 2026 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]
March 5, 2026 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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