In re: Christopher Cottrell

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UNPUBLISHED PER CURIAM OPINION filed. Motion disposition in opinion--denying Motion for writ of mandamus (FRAP 21) [999883177-2]; granting Motion to proceed in forma pauperis (FRAP 24) [999895195-2]. Originating case number: 3:16-cv-00200-HEH-RCY. Copies to all parties and the district court/agency. [999948140]. Mailed to: Christopher Cottrell. [16-1763]

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UNPUBLISHED
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT

No. 16-1763

In Re:

CHRISTOPHER EARL COTTRELL,
Petitioner.

On Petition for Writ of Mandamus.
(3:16-cv-00200-HEH-RCY)

Submitted:

October 13, 2016

Decided:

October 17, 2016

Before NIEMEYER, DUNCAN, and WYNN, Circuit Judges.

Petition denied by unpublished per curiam opinion.

Christopher Earl Cottrell, Petitioner Pro Se.

Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.

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PER CURIAM:
Christopher Earl Cottrell petitions for a writ of mandamus,
alleging that the district court has unduly delayed ruling on his
in forma pauperis application and his petition filed under 28
U.S.C. § 2254 (2012).

He seeks an order from this court directing

the district court to act.

Because our review of the district

court’s docket reveals that the district court granted Cottrell
leave to proceed in forma pauperis and denied his § 2254 petition,
we deny the mandamus petition as moot.

We grant leave to proceed

in forma pauperis and dispense with oral argument because the facts
and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials
before

this

court

and

argument

would

not

aid

the

decisional

process.
PETITION DENIED

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