Free Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis - District Court of California - California

Case 3:08-cv-01367-JM-JMA

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Filed 08/21/2008

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 vs. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 -1Hon. Jeffrey T. Miller United States District Judge UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, et al., Defendant. Plaintiff, a non-prisoner proceeding pro se, moves to proceed in forma pauperis ("IFP") pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915. In his declaration, Plaintiff states that he was last employed on April 9, 2007; receives $1,300 per month in "early retirement" pay, half of which comes from the VA; has a checking account at Washington Mutual Bank; has no dependents; owns a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee; and owns a home with an assessment value of $169,000 and a market value of $300,000. He has no other significant assets. He lists two debts: $3,000 on his American Express credit card and $950 on his Visa credit card. Based on Plaintiff's declaration, the court finds that Plaintiff can pay the filing fee. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). Accordingly, the court DENIES Plaintiff's motion to proceed IFP. IT IS SO ORDERED. DATED: August 21, 2008 DONALD G. LOOMIS, Plaintiff, CASE NO. 08 CV 1367 JM (JMA) ORDER DENYING MOTION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

08cv1367