Lowman v. Social Security Administration Commissioner

Filing 4

ORDER re 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis MOTION for Service filed by Michael W. Lowman. Plaintiff is directed to file amended IFP application by 9/22/11. Should Plaintiff fail to comply within the required time, his complaint will become subject to summary dismissal for failure to obey a court order. Signed by Honorable James R. Marschewski on September 8, 2011. (lw)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
FORT SMITH DIVISION

MICHAEL W. LOWMAN
v.

PLAINTIFF
CIVIL NO. 11-2166

MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner
Social Security Administration

DEFENDANT
ORDER

Plaintiff has submitted a complaint for filing in this district, together with a request for
leave to proceed in forma pauperis (“IFP”). ECF Nos. 1, 2. The court finds that more
information is necessary to rule on Plaintiff’s IFP motion.
Plaintiff’s IFP application indicates that he is married, but does not state if his wife is
employed, and if so, the nature of her employment and income. ECF No. 2, at 2. As such,
Plaintiff’s IFP application will be returned to counsel with directions to provide more specific
information regarding Plaintiff’s wife’s employment, if any, and her financial contribution.
Plaintiff is directed to file his amended IFP application by September 22, 2011. Should Plaintiff
fail to comply within the required period of time, his complaint will become subject to summary
dismissal for failure to obey a court order.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 8th day of September 2011.

/s/ J. Marschewski
HON. JAMES R. MARSCHEWSKI
CHIEF U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE

AO72A
(Rev. 8/82)