Opinion
Civil Action No. 5:08-cv-25.
February 19, 2008
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
On January 14, 2008, Greg Givens, ["Plaintiff"], filed a complaint under 42 U.S.C. §§ 1981- 1983, and an Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. On February 4, 2008, the Court Ordered Plaintiff to complete the District's new IFP form. Plaintiff filed the completed form on February 5, 2008.
Plaintiff's application reveals he is unemployed and presently cares for his ailing grandparents and disabled uncle. Plaintiff has received no income within the past twelve months and has $5.42 in cash. He does not own any assets. His monthly expenses total $8.00.
Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff's January 14, 2008 Application to Proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED, and that Plaintiff be permitted to prosecute said action to its conclusion without prepayment of costs or giving security therefor and without prepayment of United States Marshal fees, and, pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 4(c) 2, the United States Marshal is directed to effect service of process.
It is ORDERED that any recovery in the action will be subject to payment of costs and fees, including a $350.00 filing fee and service of process fee.
The Clerk is directed to transmit copies of this Order to counsel of record herein.