Lewis v. USA

Filing 32

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. Movant filed a notice of change of address on August 5, 2019, and he acknowledged receipt of the Report and Recommendation on August 6, 2019. Movant did not file objections, however. Fourteen days later, on August 20, 2019, the Court issued its Order of Dismissal (#28) and Final Judgment (#29). While it is solely Movant's obligation to timely file objections, the Court will reopen his case in the interest of justice. It is therefore ORDERED the Clerk of the Court REOPEN Movant's case. Signed by District Judge Marcia A. Crone on 11/18/2019. (kls, )

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

RONNIE DERRYL LEWIS
versus
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS

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CIVIL ACTION NO. 4:16-CV-494
CRIMINAL ACTION NO. 4:12-CR-98(1)

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
A Report and Recommendation (#25) was issued on July 17, 2019, recommending
dismissal of this case for Movant’s failure to keep the Court apprised of his address. The deadline
to file objections from the issuance of a Report and Recommendation is fourteen days, or July 31,
2019, in this case. Movant filed a notice of change of address on August 5, 2019, and he
acknowledged receipt of the Report and Recommendation on August 6, 2019. Movant did not
file objections, however. Fourteen days later, on August 20, 2019, the Court issued its Order of
Dismissal (#28) and Final Judgment (#29). While it is solely Movant’s obligation to timely file
objections, the Court will reopen his case in the interest of justice.
It is therefore ORDERED the Clerk of the Court REOPEN Movant’s case.

Signed this date
Nov 18, 2019