US · rules
M.D. Tenn. LR 41.01
Dismissal of Inactive Cases
(a) Dismissal for Unreasonable Delay. Civil suits that have been pending for an
unreasonable period of time without any action having been taken by any party may be
summarily dismissed, but the dismissal shall be without prejudice to refile or to move the
Court to set aside the order of dismissal for just cause.
(b) Dismissal for Failure of Pro Se Plaintiff to Keep Court Apprised of Current Address.
A party proceeding pro se must keep the Court and opposing parties apprised of the pro se
party’s current address and other contact information, such as telephone number and email
address, if any. Failure of a pro se plaintiff to timely notify the Court and opposing parties
of any change in address may result in dismissal of the action with or without prejudice.
(c) Reinstatement. If any action dismissed under this rule is reinstated, the Court may impose
such sanctions as are just and reasonable under the circumstances of the case.
Provenance
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- www.tnmd.uscourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-18
- Edition
- fed-district-2026-09-19
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