Maurice Blocker v. Brandon Watwood, Warden

Summary

The United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee denied Maurice Blocker’s motion to proceed with his habeas case because a pending notice of appeal divested the district court of jurisdiction over the issues raised in the petition. The court granted his request for status, noted that relevant filings had already been served, and directed the Clerk to mail him a copy of the docket sheet.

Holdings

1. The filing of the notice of appeal divested the district court of jurisdiction to proceed on the issues raised in the original habeas petition while the appeal was pending.
2. Petitioner's request for a copy of the docket sheet was granted, and the Clerk was directed to mail him a copy with the Order.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the district court retained jurisdiction to proceed on the issues raised in the original habeas petition after Petitioner filed a notice of appeal.
2. Whether Petitioner was entitled to a copy of the docket sheet and an order directing the Clerk to mail one.

Disposition

other