Opinion
Civil Action No. 03-2732.
August 24, 2004
MEMORANDUM
On July 28, 2004, I denied Plaintiff's request for the appointment of counsel. I refused the request for the following reasons:
1. This case involves a complaint by Plaintiff that he was illegally removed from his apartment by the Defendants.
2. The extensive documents that he has filed with this court indicate that he has the ability to articulate his position and that he appears to understand his claim.
3. The case should not involve much, if any, investigation on Plaintiff's part as the facts and circumstances of his claim are within his knowledge and experience,
4. It appears to the court that his claim does not have much merit in view of the answer filed by the Defendants. The answer alleges, in part, that Plaintiff engaged in drug related criminal activity in or near the leased premises; that upon receipt of the Notice to Quit Premises, Plaintiff met with the landlord and admitted that he engaged in drug related activity in or near the premises. It is alleged that Plaintiff also agreed to terminate the lease and voluntarily vacated the premises.
5. In view of the foregoing and considering the other factors set forth in Tabron v. Grace, 6 F.3d 147, it was the court's view that this case was not appropriate for the appointment of a volunteer attorney.