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Derek Vinson v. Glenn Heckmann

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Decided May 22, 1991No. 91-8031PublishedCited by 25 opinions

1Per curiam

Derek Vinson, an inmate in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, sued Glenn Heckmann, Director of the Texas Board of Paroles and Pardons. The district court dismissed Vinson’s § 1983 suit as containing only eonclusory allegations. Vinson appeals both the district court’s dismissal of his suit and the district court’s refusal to appoint him counsel. We affirm and impose sanctions on Vinson for filing a frivolous appeal.

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Proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, Vinson filed a complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against Heckmann, in both his individual and official capacity. In his complaint,…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Genus D. Ulmer v. George Chancellor, Sheriff, and Jones County Board of SupervisorsCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1982
  2. James Elliott and Joseph Defley v. Leander H. Perez, Jr., Etc., Eugene E. Leon, Jr., Etc., and Frank KleinCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1985
  3. Dr. Harry W. Theriault v. Frederick Silber, Director, United States Chaplain ServiceCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1978
  4. John C. Walter v. Ruben M. TorresCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1990
  5. McGoldrick Oil Company, a Louisiana Limited Partnership v. Campbell, Athey & Zukowski, a Texas General PartnershipCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1986

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3Cited by25 opinions

  1. Support Systems International, Inc. v. Richard MackCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1995
  2. Joseph M. Schultea, Sr. v. David Robert Wood, David Robert Wood, Homer Ford, W.F. "Slim" Plagens and Warren K. DriverCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1995
  3. Charlene Leatherman v. Tarrant County Narcotics Intelligence and Coordination UnitCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1992
  4. In the Matter of United Markets International, Inc., Debtor. W. Steve Smith, Trustee v. R. David LeggCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1994
  5. Harry Goldgar v. Office of Administration, Executive Office of the PresidentCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1994

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