TRAVIS LEROY BALL v. Sheriff DAN KILGORE, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia notified the pro se plaintiff that defendants had filed a motion to dismiss. The notice advises that the plaintiff has 21 days to file an opposition and warns that failure to respond may result in the motion being treated as uncontested and judgment being entered without a trial.

Holdings

1. The court must adequately advise a pro se plaintiff of the significance of a motion to dismiss and provide an opportunity to respond before deciding the motion.

Questions Presented

1. Whether a pro se plaintiff must be adequately advised of the significance of a pending motion to dismiss and given an opportunity to respond before the court rules on it.

Disposition

other