Clayton v. U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Plaintiff: James Earl Clayton
Defendant: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and U.S. Department of Veterans Affiars
Case Number: 5:2019cv00024
Filed: February 11, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Sam R Cummings
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 9 SUA SPONTE ORDER: The complaint fails to adequately plead the Court's jurisdiction. Further, the complaint fails to clearly indicate and provide the Defendant with notice of the claim being brought and the grounds upon which it rests. Accordingly, the Court hereby sua sponte ORDERS that this civil action be DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiff's Applications to Proceed in Forma Pauperis, filed February 11, 2019, and February 22, 2019, are hereby rendered MOOT following the dismissal of this civil action. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sam R Cummings on 2/25/2019) (bdg)
February 25, 2019 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:9. Mon Feb 25 12:10:56 CST 2019 (crt)
February 22, 2019 Filing 8 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by James Earl Clayton (bmg)
February 22, 2019 Filing 7 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against U.S. Department of Veterans Affiars filed by James Earl Clayton. 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. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet) (bmg)
February 13, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER: The Court hereby sua sponte ORDERS that Plaintiff file an amended complaint on or before 2/22/2019, therein satisfying the pleading standards imposed by Rule 8(a). Plaintiff is hereby advised that failing to comply with this Court's Order will result in the dismissal of this civil action. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sam R Cummings on 2/13/2019) (bdg)
February 13, 2019 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6. Wed Feb 13 11:48:03 CST 2019 (crt)
February 11, 2019 Filing 5 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (krd)
February 11, 2019 Filing 4 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. 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. (krd)
February 11, 2019 Filing 3 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS filed by James Earl Clayton. (krd)
February 11, 2019 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by James Earl Clayton. (krd)
February 11, 2019 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs filed by James Earl Clayton. 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. (krd)
February 11, 2019 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:1,2,3,4,5. Mon Feb 11 14:59:30 CST 2019 (crt)

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