Watts v. Allen et al

Filing 3

ORDER transferring this case to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. The transfer should be immediate becauseWatts's appeal rights aren't affected. Signed by Judge D. P. Marshall Jr. on 9/19/13. (kpr)

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

LADERRICKWATTS

v.

No. 4:13-cv-533-DPM

SHAWN ALLEN, Detective, Fayetteville
Police Department; LEONARD GRAVES,
Detective, Fayetteville Police Department;
DOMINIC SWANFELD, Sergeant, Fayetteville
Police Department; and JOHN THREET,
Prosecuting Attorney, Washington County
Courthouse

DEFENDANTS

ORDER
Everything Watts alleges happened in Fayetteville. The Court therefore
transfers this case to the Western District of Arkansas because venue there is
proper. 28 U.S.C. § 1406(a). The transfer should be immediate because
Watts's appeal rights aren't affected. In re Nine Mile Limited, 673 F.2d 242 (8th
Cir. 1982).
So Ordered.

D.P. Marshall Jr.
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United States District Judge