Edwards v. Astrue

Filing 4

Order re: 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Carrie E. Edwards, Plaintiff to file amended IFP motion as set out. IFP motion deadline set for 1/16/2008.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sonja F. Bivins on 1/5/09. (order and IFP motion mailed to plaintiff's attorney) (cmj)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ALABAMA NORTHERN DIVISION CARRIE E. EDWARDS Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner of Social Security, Defendant. * * * * * * * * * *

CIVIL ACTION No. 08-00743-KD-B

ORDER This matter is before the Court on Plaintiff's Motion To Proceed Without Prepayment Of Fees (Doc. 1). A review of

Plaintiff's motion indicates additional information is needed in order to accurately assess how Plaintiff is providing for her basic necessities. Plaintiff reports that she is unemployed, owns no Plaintiff also reports that she

property, and has $5 in the bank.

received $637 in the past 12 months in tax refunds, Veteran benefits or social security benefits, and that she does not receive welfare. Plaintiff does not indicate how she provides for basic (Id).

living needs such as food, clothing and shelter.

Therefore, upon consideration of Plaintiff's motion, Plaintiff is ORDERED to submit, by January 16, 2009, an amended motion that provides specific detail as to how Plaintiff is providing for basic necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. To the extent

Plaintiff is receiving assistance from family members, she is directed to indicate the total amount and the source of such

assistance. DONE this 5th day of January, 2009. /s/ SONJA F. BIVINS UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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