Stovall v. Austin et al
| Kenneth Stovall |
| Brandy Michelle Austin and Niesha Wilhite |
| 4:2026cv00596 |
| May 11, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Mark Pittman |
| Civil Rights: Other Civil Rights |
| 28 U.S.C. ยง 1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 14
FINAL JUDGMENT: This final judgment is issued pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 58(a). In accordance with the Court's #13 Orders on this same day, this case is DISMISSED without prejudice. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/8/2026) (jnp)
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Filing 13
ORDER: The undersigned District Judge believes that the #12 Findings and Conclusions of the Magistrate Judge are correct, and they are accepted as the Findings and Conclusions of the Court. The Court therefore ORDERS that this case is DISMISSED without prejudice. All pending motions are DENIED as moot. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/8/2026) (jnp)
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Filing 12
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: It is RECOMMENDED that Plaintiff's complaint be DISMISSED for lack of prosecution, without prejudice to being refiled. Under 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1), each party to this action has the right to serve and file specific written objections in the United States District Court to the United States Magistrate Judges proposed findings, conclusions, and recommendation within fourteen (14) days after the party has been served with a copy of this document. Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton no longer assigned to case. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 6/22/2026) (jnp)
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Filing 11
ORDER: After considering Plaintiff's application and financial circumstances, the undersigned concludes that Plaintiff has the financial resources to pay the $405 filing and administrative fees for this action. Therefore, Plaintiff shall pay $405 to the clerk of Court by June 17, 2026. If he fails to do so, the undersigned will recommend denial of leave to proceed IFP, and this case will be subject to dismissal without prejudice as provided by Rule 41(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 6/4/2026) (jnp)
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| Filing 10 Amended MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Kenneth Stovall (jnp) |
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Filing 9
ORDER AND NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY: Kenneth Stovall must address the following deficiency: Although Plaintiff filed a long-form IFP application, he answers 0 in response to almost every section of the form and does not provide any additional information to explain his financial circumstances. It is therefore ORDERED that Plaintiff shall either pay the $405 filing and administrative fees to the clerk of Court or file a complete amended long-form IFP application with the clerk of Court. 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 Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 5/15/2026) (Attachments: #1 Amended IFP) (jnp)
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| Filing 8 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (saw) |
| Filing 7 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set (see Special Order 3). Magistrate Judge Cureton preliminarily assigned. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) File to: Appropriate Staff Attorney. 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. All counsel and unrepresented parties are also reminded of the judge-specific requirement that they read and abide by (1) Dondi Properties Corp. v. Commerce Savings & Loan Assoc., 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988);(2) the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas;(3) the Texas Lawyers Creed;(4) the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct;and (5) Judge-Specific Requirements of Judge Pittman. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton. (saw) |
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Filing 6
Order transferring case to the Fort Worth Division of the Northern District of Texas. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 5/14/2026) (cea)
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Filing 5
ORDER: In a soon-to-be-entered order, the Court will transfer this case to the Fort Worth Division of this district. Plaintiff is advised that any motions or other documents, briefs, or the like filed after this case is transferred must be filed in the Fort Worth Division of the Northern District of Texas. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 5/14/2026) (cea)
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| NEW CASE NUMBER 4:26-cv-00596-P Stovall v. Austin et al has been opened following the order of transfer entered in case number 3:26cv1512-E. Future filings should reflect only the new case number and be directed to the proper division (see LR 5.1(a)). Clerk to complete new case processing and mail notice of this entry to any party who did not receive it electronically. (ldm) |
| Filing 4 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Kenneth Stovall. (kxm) |
| Filing 3 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Brandy Michelle Austin, Niesha Wilhite filed by Kenneth Stovall. 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. (kxm) |
| Filing 2 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (kxm) |
| Filing 1 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Horan (see Special Order 3). Case received over counter or electronically. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kxm) |
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