Smith v. United States of America
Plaintiff: Thomas Earl Smith
Defendant: United States of America
Case Number: 4:2023cv03024
Filed: August 17, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: David Hittner
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus (General)
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER TO ANSWER (Signed by Judge David Hittner) Parties notified.(JosephWells, 4)
September 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 AMENDED PETITION against United States of America filed by Thomas Earl Smith. Related document: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Thomas Earl Smith.(DarleneHansen, 4)
August 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 CONSENT to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge by Thomas Earl Smith, filed.(MaraGonzales, 2)
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER FOR AMENDED PETITION AND ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS. Within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order, Smith shall file an amended petition for writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. 2241, using the approved form for such petitions. The Clerk will provide Smith with a blank copy of the 2241 form for his use. Smith shall label the form as his "Amended Petition" and shall include the case number identified above on the amended petition. Smith is cautioned that his failure to comply with this Order within the time provided may result in the dismissal of his petition without further notice under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4l(b). Smith's "Writ of Mandamus," (Dkt. #1 ), is accepted for filing as a memorandum in support of his amended petition for writ of habeas corpus. Smith's motion to proceed informa pauperis, (Dkt. #2 ), is GRANTED. (Signed by Judge David Hittner) Parties notified.(JosephWells, 4)
August 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (BrendaLacy, 4)
August 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Case transferred in from Texas Eastern. Case Number 9:23-cv-00121; certified copy of transfer order, certified docket sheet, and transfer letter received
August 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Interdistrict transfer to the Southern District of Texas Houston Division. (ljw, )
July 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER OF TRANSFER. The Clerk will TRANSFER this action to the Clerk of the Houston Division of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Signed by Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn on 7/26/23. (ljw, )
July 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 MEMORANDUM OPINION REGARDING TRANSFER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn on 7/26/23. (ljw, )
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Thomas Earl Smith. (ljw, )
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Thomas Earl Smith. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(ljw, )
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn. (ljw, )

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Represented By: Edward Larry Marshall
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