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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Other Civil Rights

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DIVISION OF ARKANSAS

CENTRAL DIVISION

BRIAN JUDAH MICHALEK PLAINTIFF

v. 4:20-CV-000103-BRW

ARKANSAS STATE HOSPITAL, ET AL. DEFENDANTS

ORDER

A district court has the authority to dismiss a case sua sponte for failure to state a claim.1 

Because Plaintiff’s Complaint states no cause of action against Defendants for which relief may

be granted, this case is DISMISSED. The motion to proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. No. 1) is

DENIED.

 IT IS SO ORDERED this 30th day of January, 2020.

 Billy Roy Wilson 

 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

1

See Smith v. Boyd, 945 F.2d 1041 (8th Cir. 1991).

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