Broadnax v. Saidbury et al
Plaintiff: Everett J Broadnax
Defendant: William Saidbury, Captain Knight, Detective Short, Officer Widdows and Officer Denton
Case Number: 1:2023cv00197
Filed: August 18, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Office: Chattanooga Office
Presiding Judge: Susan K Lee
Referring Judge: Travis R McDonough
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 JUDGMENT Order re #6 Opinion: Accordingly, this action is DISMISSED pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B) and 1915A. Because the Court CERTIFIED in the memorandum opinion that any appeal from this order would not be taken in good faith, should Plaintiff file a notice of appeal, he is DENIED leave to appeal in forma pauperis. See 28 U.S.C. 1915(a)(3); Fed. R. App. P. 24. The Clerk is DIRECTED to close the file.Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 8/31/2023. ENTERED AS A JUDGMENT by LeAnna R. Wilson, CLERK OF COURT.(BJL)Mailed to Everett J Broadnax SILVERDALE DETENTION CENTER 7609 STANDIFER GAP ROAD CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
August 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 OPINION: 1. Plaintiff's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. 4) is GRANTED; 2. Plaintiff is ASSESSED the civil filing fee of $350.00; 3. The custodian of Plaintiff's inmate trust account is DIRECTED to submit the filing fee to the Clerk in the manner set forth above; 4. The Clerk is DIRECTED to provide a copy of this memorandum and order to the custodian of inmate accounts at the institution where Plaintiff is now confined and the Court's financial deputy; 5. Even liberally construing the complaint in favor of Plaintiff, it fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted under 1983; 6. Accordingly, this action will be DISMISSED pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B) and 1915A; and 7. The Court CERTIFIES that any appeal from this action would not be taken in good faith and would be totally frivolous. See Rule 24 of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. AN APPROPRIATE JUDGMENT ORDER WILL ENTER. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 8/31/2023. (BJL)*Mailed to Everett J Broadnax and to the Custodian of Inmate Accounts: SILVERDALE DETENTION CENTER 7609 STANDIFER GAP ROAD CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421. Sent ad hoc to the Court's Financial Deputies.
August 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER: Because Plaintiff resides in Hamilton County, Tennessee, the complaint should have been filed inthe Southern Division of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Accordingly, the Clerk of Court is hereby DIRECTED to transfer this action United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, Southern Division. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 8/31/2023. (BJL) Modified on 8/31/2023 (BJL).*Mailed Everett J Broadnax SILVERDALE DETENTION CENTER 7609 STANDIFER GAP ROAD CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421to
August 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Case was transferred from Knoxville Division, Case No 3:23-cv-298 to Chattanooga Division, Case No. 1:23-cv-197 pursuant to #5 Order. (BJL) Modified on 8/31/2023 (BJL).
August 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Everett J Broadnax. (ABF)
July 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NOTICE of Deficiency (IFP) - The Court is in receipt of your complaint/petition. However, in order for this matter to proceed, you must either pay the required filing fee or submit an application to proceed in forma pauperis. (copy mailed along with IFP forms to Everett J Broadnax SILVERDALE DETENTION CENTER 7609 STANDIFER GAP ROAD CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421) (JBR)
July 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Notice Regarding Requirement to Notify Court of Change of Address (copy mailed to Everett J Broadnax SILVERDALE DETENTION CENTER 7609 STANDIFER GAP ROAD CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421) (JBR)
July 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Everett J Broadnax. (Attachments: #1 Appendix, #2 Other Envelope)(JBR)

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