In Re John Howard Williams, Petitioner, 862 F.2d 315 (4th Cir. 1988)

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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit - 862 F.2d 315 (4th Cir. 1988) Submitted May 31, 1988. Decided Oct. 28, 1988

John Howard Williams, petitioner pro se.

Before WIDENER and JAMES DICKSON PHILLIPS, Circuit Judges, and BUTZNER, Senior Circuit Judge.

PER CURIAM:

Complaining of delay, John Howard Williams has applied to this Court for a writ of mandamus directing the district court to act upon his habeas corpus petition filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. The district court has since acted on Williams' habeas corpus petition. Williams v. State of South Carolina, C/A No. 87-155-2(H) (D.S.C., April 26, 1988). Accordingly, although leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted, the petition for writ of mandamus is denied as moot, and this action is dismissed.

DISMISSED.

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