Marion Ray Mosley v. Officer M.D. Cozby

BY THE COURT:

This Court must examine the basis of its jurisdiction, on its own motion, if necessary. Thompson v. Betts, 754 F.2d 1243, 1245 (5th Cir.1985). An examination of this case discloses no effective notice of appeal.

Plaintiff Mosley filed suit against one named and two “John Doe” Dallas policemen. He alleged that they violated his civil rights by falsely arresting him on September 15, 1983. He asked for declaratory relief and $750,000 in damages. Prior to service, the district court, by order entered July 21, 1986, dismissed the complaint, holding that the suit is a challenge to the…