Walker v. Davis
Plaintiff: Leonard Ray Walker
Defendant: Scottie Ryan Davis
Case Number: 3:2020cv00410
Filed: September 17, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: Debra C Poplin
Referring Judge: Thomas A Varlan
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 JUDGMENT ORDER. Even liberally construing the complaint in favor of Plaintiff, it fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted under 1983. Accordingly, this action is DISMISSED pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B) and 1915(A). 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. Signed by District Judge Thomas A Varlan on 10/19/20. (c/m)(ADA)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 MEMORANDUM OPINION. Plaintiff's initial motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis #4 will be DENIED AS MOOT. Plaintiff's amended motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis #6 will be GRANTED. Plaintiff will be ASSESSED the civil filing fee of $350.00. The custodian of Plaintiffs inmate trust account will be DIRECTED to submit the filing fee to the Clerk in the manner set forth. Judgment Order to follow.Signed by District Judge Thomas A. Varlan on 10/19/20. (c/m Leonard Ray Walker #148616 KNOX COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY 4-208 5001 MALONEYVILLE ROAD KNOXVILLE, TN 37918 and custodian of inmate accounts) (ADA) Modified text on 10/19/2020 (ADA).
September 29, 2020 Filing 6 (Amended) MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Leonard Ray Walker. (ADA)
September 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER, Plaintiff has not paid the $400.00 filing fee, nor has be submitted the proper documents to proceed in forma pauperis. Specifically, Plaintiff has not filed a completed application to proceed in forma pauperis #4 but instead only filed the first page of this document without answering the questions on that page [Id. at 1]. Accordingly, the Clerk is DIRECTED to send Plaintiff an application to proceed in forma pauperis and Plaintiff shall have thirty (30) days from the date of entry of this order to pay the full filing fee or to submit the completed application. Plaintiff is hereby NOTIFIED that if he fails to fully timely comply with this order, the Court shall presume that Plaintiff is not a pauper, shall assess the full amount of fees, and shall order the case dismissed for want of prosecution. Signed by District Judge Thomas A. Varlan on 9/21/20. (c/m Leonard Ray Walker 148616 KNOX COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY 4-208 5001 MALONEYVILLE ROAD KNOXVILLE, TN 37918 with ifp forms )(ADA)
September 17, 2020 Filing 4 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Leonard Ray Walker. (ADA)
August 24, 2020 Filing 3 Notice Regarding Requirement to Notify Court of Change of Address. (copy mailed to Leonard Ray Walker at KCDF) (JBR)
August 24, 2020 Filing 2 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 to Leonard Ray Walker at KCDF along with IFP forms) (JBR)
August 21, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Scottie Ryan Davis, filed by Leonard Ray Walker.(JBR)

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