Simpson v. Abbott et al
Plaintiff: Stephen O'Neil Simpson
Defendant: Sharon Wilson and Governor Greg Abbott
Case Number: 4:2021cv00146
Filed: February 11, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Reed C O'Connor
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Pet/Other: 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
April 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER FOR INITIAL PARTIAL FILING FEE in amount of $252.74. Plaintiff is granted leave to proceed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915. Plaintiff must pay the full balance of the filing fee under the terms of 1915(b). (Clerk note: TDCJ Inmate Trust Office has been electronically notified of this order.) (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 4/1/2021) (bdb)
April 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER VACATING March 18, 2021 ORDER OF DISMISSAL and FINAL JUDGMENT and REOPENING CASE: It is ORDERED that Simpson's letter, received on March 29, 2021, (ECF No. #8 ), is hereby construed as a motion for relief from judgment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b). The Clerk of Court is directed to docket the letter/request as such. It is further ORDERED that the motion for relief from judgment (ECF No. #8 ) is GRANTED such that the Order of Dismissal and the Final Judgment, each entered on March 18, 2021, are VACATED. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 4/1/2021) (bdb)
April 1, 2021 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:9, 10. Thu Apr 1 10:28:09 CDT 2021 (crt)
March 29, 2021 Filing 8 MOTION for Relief from Judgment 60(b), received from Stephen O'Neil Simpson. (npk) Modified document title per #9 Order on 4/1/2021 (bdb).
March 26, 2021 Filing 7 Status Request by Stephen O'Neil Simpson with Deputy Clerk Response [courtesy docket sheet mailed] (npk)
March 26, 2021 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:. mailing of courtesy docket sheet Fri Mar 26 15:20:49 CDT 2021 (crt)
March 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ***VACATED PER #9 ORDER*** FINAL JUDGMENT: In accordance with the Order of Dismissal issued this same day and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 58, it is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that all of Plaintiff's claims are DISMISSED for lack of prosecution, without prejudice to their being refiled. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 3/18/2021) (tln) Modified on 4/1/2021 (bdb).
March 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ***VACATED PER #9 ORDER*** ORDER OF DISMISSAL: As a result, it is ORDERED that all of Plaintiff's claims are DISMISSED for lack of prosecution, without prejudice to their being refiled. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b). (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 3/18/2021) (tln) Modified on 4/1/2021 (bdb).
March 18, 2021 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:5. Thu Mar 18 11:46:56 CDT 2021 (crt)
March 18, 2021 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6. Thu Mar 18 11:46:45 CDT 2021 (crt)
February 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER AND NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY: Stephen O'Neil Simpson must address the following deficiency: A $350.00 filing fee and $52.00 administrative fee (total fees of $402.00) were not paid nor has a request to proceed in forma pauperis been submitted. A certificate of inmate trust account (or institutional equivalent) for the six month period immediately before filing the complaint has not been submitted as required by 28 U.S.C. 1915(a)(2). A form application to proceed in forma pauperis (with cause number thereon) shall be mailed to Plaintiff along with a certificate of inmate trust account for completion and return to the Clerk of Court within the time period set forth below. Failure to comply with this order may lead to dismissal for failure to prosecute pursuant to FRCvP 41(b). Deadline to cure the deficiency is 30 days. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 2/12/2021) (npk)
February 12, 2021 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:4. mailed w/IFP form Fri Feb 12 12:54:39 CST 2021 (crt)
February 11, 2021 Filing 3 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (npk)
February 11, 2021 Filing 2 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) File to: No court file needed. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (npk)
February 11, 2021 Filing 1 PRISONER COMPLAINT under 42 USC 1983 against Greg Abbott, Sharon Wilson filed by Stephen O'Neil Simpson. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (npk)
February 11, 2021 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:2,3. Thu Feb 11 15:21:59 CST 2021 (crt)

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