Richard Jerry McLeod v. Catherine Smith, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia orders pro se Plaintiff Richard Jerry McLeod to respond to an amended motion to dismiss filed by Brooks County Board of Commissioners, Mike Dewey, and Michael Gaines. The motion seeks dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction based on alleged defects in service. The Court gives Plaintiff until March 17, 2026, to file a response or seek reasonable time to obtain counsel.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should provide a pro se plaintiff notice and an opportunity to respond before deciding a motion to dismiss that could dispose of the claims against the moving defendants.
2. Whether the pending motion to dismiss asserts that the complaint should be dismissed for lack of personal jurisdiction based on inadequate or untimely service.

Disposition

other