UNPUBLISHED
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT
No. 13-2126
In re: JAY L. THOMAS,
Petitioner.
On Petition for Writ of Mandamus.
(8:13-cv-02167-DKC)
Submitted: November 21, 2013 Decided: November 25, 2013
Before KING, DUNCAN, and DIAZ, Circuit Judges.
Petition denied by unpublished per curiam opinion.
Jay Thomas, Petitioner Pro Se.
Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.
PER CURIAM:
Jay L. Thomas petitions for a writ of mandamus,
alleging that the district court has unduly delayed acting on
his habeas petition. He seeks an order from this court
directing the district court to act. Our review of the district
court’s docket reveals that the court has dismissed without
prejudice Thomas’ habeas petition. Accordingly, because the
district court has recently decided Thomas’ case, we deny the
mandamus petition as moot. We also grant leave to proceed in
forma pauperis and deny Thomas’ motion for temporary relief. We
dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal
contentions are adequately presented in the materials before
this court and argument would not aid the decisional process.
PETITION DENIED
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