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Statute of Limitations

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Apr 2 2026
11th Cir. 1:25-cv-01186-TCB Per Curiam

Willie J. Mitchell, Sr. v. The State Court of Georgia, Judge Susan E. Edlein, Jamie Mack, Dennis J. Murphy, Officer Jason Wescott, et al.

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Willie Mitchell Sr.'s amended complaint, ruling that his claims were frivolous and failed to state a valid cause of action. The court held that despite prior orders to clarify his allegations, Mitchell's complaint remained a deficient 'shotgun pleading' barred by statutes of limitations, immunity doctrines, and a lack of private rights of action.

Civil Rights - Section 1983 Criminal Obstruction of Justice Statute of Limitations
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Mar 31 2026
10th Cir. 4:23-CV-00061-JFH-SH Panel Decision

STEVEN LEE ADAIR v. CHRIS RANKINS, Warden

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit denied a certificate of appealability and dismissed an appeal filed by a state prisoner challenging the timeliness of his habeas petition. The court held that the petitioner's jurisdictional challenge was subject to the one-year statute of limitations under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act.

Constitutional Habeas Corpus - State Prisoner (28 USC 2254) Statute of Limitations
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Mar 26 2026
4th Cir. 25-7041 Per Curiam

Torrean v. Washington

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a state prisoner challenging the timeliness of his habeas corpus petition. The court denied a certificate of appealability because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the procedural ruling was debatable or that his claim of a constitutional right was substantial.

Constitutional Habeas Corpus - State Prisoner (28 USC 2254) Statute of Limitations
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Mar 26 2026
4th Cir. 25-2156 Per Curiam

ELIZABETH FEDYNICH v. LYNCHBURG REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Elizabeth Fedynich's civil rights complaint, ruling that her claims were barred by the statute of limitations and that she was not entitled to equitable tolling. The court also upheld the denial of her motion to seal court documents, finding she failed to demonstrate a countervailing interest sufficient to override the public's right of access.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Statute of Limitations
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Mar 26 2026
3rd Cir. 25-2009 Panel Decision

GLENN HARDEN v. ABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION; CALIBER HOME LOANS INC.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS (MERS); MERSCORP HOLDINGS, INC; ICE MORTGAGE TECHNOLOGY; NE...

The Third Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se complaint alleging violations of federal consumer protection laws, ruling that the claims were barred by the statute of limitations. The court also held that the criminal statutes cited by the appellant provided no private right of action for civil relief.

Civil Consumer Protection Real Property Statute of Limitations
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Mar 25 2026
3rd Cir. 2:16-cr-00088-001) Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. MOHAMMED JABATEH

The Third Circuit affirmed the denial of a § 2255 motion challenging an asylee's convictions for perjury and immigration fraud based on false oral statements. The court held that while the immigration fraud statute does not apply to oral statements, the appellant failed to preserve this specific challenge for direct appeal, and thus no plain error existed to warrant relief.

Constitutional Habeas Corpus - Federal Prisoner (28 USC 2255) Plain Error Review Sixth Amendment - Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
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