IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
No. 96-20557
Summary Calendar
HOWARD VANZANDT WILLIAMS,
Plaintiff-Appellant,
versus
MORRIS M. JONES, JR., LAWRENCE
N. HODGES, AL LOSACK, CARROL
PICKETT,
Defendants-Appellees.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Texas
USDC No. CA-H-95-455
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January 7, 1997
Before DAVIS, EMILIO M. GARZA and STEWART, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
Howard Vanzandt Williams appeals the district court’s
summary judgment in favor of the defendants in a civil rights
action brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Williams argues
that the appellants are not qualifiedly immune from suit on the
claim that they conspired to retaliate against him. We have
reviewed the record and Williams’ brief and conclude that
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Pursuant to Local Rule 47.5, the court has determined
that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent
except under the limited circumstances set forth in Local Rule
47.5.4.
No. 96-20557
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Williams’ claims are without merit for essentially the same
reasons set forth by the district court. Williams v. Jones, No.
CA H 95-455 (S.D. Tex. Apr. 17, 1996). Williams’ appeal is
frivolous and is dismissed. 5th Cir. R. 42.2.
We caution Williams that any additional frivolous appeals
filed by him or on his behalf will invite the imposition of
sanctions. To avoid sanctions, Williams is further cautioned to
review all pending appeals to ensure that they do not raise
arguments that are frivolous.
APPEAL DISMISSED; SANCTION WARNING ISSUED.