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The federal order - Wayne Tompkins

http://www.waynetompkins.us/legal/amendedfederalorder.pdf1 Rule 4, Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases, requires a preliminary review of the petition for the writ of habeas corpus: ?If it plainly appears from the face of the petition and any exhibits annexed to it that the petitioner is not entitled to relief in the district court, the judge shall make an order for summary dismissal . . . .? The respondent filed his motion to dismiss before this court ordered a response. This order is based on the court?s Rule 4 obligation and not the respondent?s motion to dismiss. As a consequence, the motion to dismiss is rendered moot. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA TAMPA DIVISION WAYNE TOMPKINS, Petitioner, Case No. 8:08-cv-2212-T-23MAP v...continue to full post

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