Gordon v. Does

Filing 3

ORDER dismissing Gordon's claims without prejudice; and certifying an in forma pauperis appeal is considered frivolous and not in good faith. Signed by Judge James M. Moody Jr. on 06/07/2021. (llg)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
CENTRAL DIVISION
RICHARD TOMMY GORDON, SR.
ADC #150471
V.

PLAINTIFF

CASE NO. 4:21-cv-00349 JM

DOES

DEFENDANTS
ORDER
Plaintiff Richard Tommy Gordon, Sr. filed this action pro se alleging violations of

his rights. (Doc. No. 1). He did not, however, pay the $402 filing and administrative fee
or file a complete application to proceed in forma pauperis (“IFP”). On May 3, 2021, the
Court directed Gordon either to pay the filing and administrative fees or to file a complete
motion to proceed IFP within 30 days; Gordon was cautioned that if he did not do so, his
case would be dismissed without prejudice.1 (Doc. No. 2). More than 30 days have passed,
and Gordon has not paid the filing fee, filed a complete application to proceed IFP, or

1

Local Rule of the Court 5.5(c)(2), provides:
It is the duty of any party not represented by counsel to promptly notify the Clerk
and the other parties to the proceedings of any change in his or her address, to
monitor the progress of the case, and to prosecute or defend the action diligently. A
party appearing for himself/herself shall sign his/her pleadings and state his/her
address, zip code, and telephone number. If any communication from the Court to
a pro se plaintiff is not responded to within thirty (30) days, the case may be
dismissed without prejudice. Any party proceeding pro se shall be expected to be
familiar with and follow the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

LOCAL RULE 5.5(c)(2).

otherwise responded to the May 3 Order. Accordingly, Gordon’s claims are dismissed
without prejudice. The Court certifies that an in forma pauperis appeal is considered
frivolous and not in good faith.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 7th day of June, 2021.

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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