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Morris v. Edmonds

United States District Court, E.D. North Carolina, Western Division
Jul 24, 2008
No. 5:08-CV-239-FL (E.D.N.C. Jul. 24, 2008)

Opinion

No. 5:08-CV-239-FL.

July 24, 2008


ORDER


This matter is before the court on the Amended Memorandum and Recommendation and frivolity review of plaintiff's amended complaint in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1) of United States Magistrate Judge Robert B. Jones, Jr. Considering no objections to the M R have been filed and the time within which to make any objection has expired, this matter is ripe for ruling.

The court hereby ADOPTS the recommendation of Magistrate Judge Jones as its own, and, for the reasons stated therein, plaintiff's § 1983 claim against Officer Edmonds in his official capacity is DISMISSED. Plaintiff's claim for punitive damages against Rocky Mount and Officer Edmonds in his official capacity is DISMISSED. Plaintiff's remaining claims are allowed to proceed.

The clerk of court is directed to file the complaint. Additionally, it is ORDERED that the clerk issues the summonses and the United States Marshal serve a copy of the complaint, summonses, and this order upon the defendants as directed by plaintiff. All costs of service shall be advanced by the United States.

SO ORDERED.


Summaries of

Morris v. Edmonds

United States District Court, E.D. North Carolina, Western Division
Jul 24, 2008
No. 5:08-CV-239-FL (E.D.N.C. Jul. 24, 2008)
Case details for

Morris v. Edmonds

Case Details

Full title:LARRY L. MORRIS, JR., Plaintiff, v. OFFICER J.B. EDMONDS, individually and…

Court:United States District Court, E.D. North Carolina, Western Division

Date published: Jul 24, 2008

Citations

No. 5:08-CV-239-FL (E.D.N.C. Jul. 24, 2008)

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