Pepper v. Clinkscale et al

Filing 60

ORDER dismissing this case without prejudice due to Plaintiff's failure to timely and properly comply with the Court's 3/31/2011 Order; and, certifying that an ifp appeal from this Order and the accompanying Judgment would not be taken in good faith. Signed by Judge Susan Webber Wright on 5/4/2011. (dmn)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
EASTERN DIVISION

GREG PEPPER,
ADC #079459
V.

PLAINTIFF
2:09CV00143 SWW/JTR

ANDREW CLINKSCALE, Corporal,
East Arkansas Regional Unit, et al.

DEFENDANTS

ORDER OF DISMISSAL
In September of 2009, Plaintiff, Greg Pepper, commenced this pro se § 1983 action alleging
that Defendants violated his constitutional rights. See docket entry #2. At that time, he was a
prisoner in the East Arkansas Regional Unit of the Arkansas Department of Correction. Id.
In early March of 2011, Plaintiff was released on parole.

See docket entry #56.

Accordingly, on March 31, 2011, the Court entered an Order giving Plaintiff thirty days to file: (1)
a Statement indicating whether he wished to continue with this lawsuit; and (2) a freeworld
Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. See docket entry #57. Importantly, the Court advised
Plaintiff that the failure to timely and properly do so would result in the dismissal of his case,
without prejudice, pursuant to Local Rule 5.5(c)(2).1 Id.
As of the date of this Order of Dismissal, Plaintiff has failed to comply with the Court’s

1

Local Rule 5.5(c)(2) provides that: “It is the duty of any party not represented by counsel
to promptly notify the Clerk and the other parties to the proceedings of any change in his or her
address, to monitor the progress of the case, and to prosecute or defend the action diligently. A party
appearing for himself/herself shall sign his/her pleadings and state his/her address, zip code, and
telephone number. If any communication from the Court to a pro se plaintiff is not responded to
within thirty (30) days, the case may be dismissed without prejudice. Any party proceeding pro se
shall be expected to be familiar with and follow the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.” (Emphasis
added.)

March 31, 2011 Order, and the time for doing so has expired.2
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT:
1.

Pursuant to Local Rule 5.5(c)(2), this case is DISMISSED, WITHOUT PREJUDICE,

due to Plaintiff’s failure to timely and properly comply with the Court’s March 31, 2011 Order.
2.

The Court certifies, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3), that an in forma pauperis

appeal from this Order of Dismissal and the accompanying Judgment would not be taken in good
faith.
Dated this 4th day of May, 2011.

/s/Susan Webber Wright
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

2

The March 31, 2011 Order was returned as undeliverable because Plaintiff failed to
provide the Court with his forwarding address. See docket entry #59. However, Plaintiff received
an October 6, 2009 Order, which explained his obligation to keep the Court apprised of his current
mailing address and the possible consequences if he failed to do so. See docket entry #5.