Acreman v. Sharp

OPINION

HOLLIS HORTON, Justice.

Terry Mitchell Acreman, an inmate proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, appeals from the trial court’s order dismissing his case for lack of jurisdiction. We reverse the order dismissing the case for lack of jurisdiction, and remand it for further proceedings.

Background

On December 18, 2007, Acreman filed suit in the 411th District Court of Polk County, Texas, against Gayle F. Sharp, an employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Acreman alleged that Sharp inadequately supervised inmates while the inmates packed Acreman’s property and as a result,…