Tag Archives: Fed. R. Civ. P. 83(a)(2)

Fourth Circuit Holds District Court Did Not Abuse Discretion in Striking Complaint Filed Pro Se Via Fax Machine

In Folse v. Hoffman, No. 23-1709 (4th Cir. Nov. 20, 2024), the Fourth Circuit finds no error in the district court striking a complaint and dismissing an action, where the pro se plaintiff attempted to file the action “electronically,” by way of a fax machine. “Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5(d)(3)(B)(i) says pro se litigantsContinue reading “Fourth Circuit Holds District Court Did Not Abuse Discretion in Striking Complaint Filed Pro Se Via Fax Machine”

Sixth Circuit Holds That Notice of Appeal Was Timely Filed When It Was Deposited in the Court Drop Box

In Pierce v. Ocwen Loan Servg., LLC, No. 20-6057 (6th Cir. Feb. 4, 2021), a motion panel denies a motion to dismiss an appeal on limitations grounds, holding that the lawyer dropping the paper notice of appeal in the district court’s drop box constituted filing for purposes of Fed. R. App. P. 4. “Homeowners GeraldContinue reading “Sixth Circuit Holds That Notice of Appeal Was Timely Filed When It Was Deposited in the Court Drop Box”