Myers v. Social Security Administration Commissioner

Filing 5

ORDER directing the Plaintiff to file an amended IFP application providing more specific information regarding his sources of income. The amended IFP application should be submitted by January 10, 2013, re 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Signed by Honorable James R. Marschewski on December 27, 2012. (sh)

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

DWAYNE T. MYERS
v.

PLAINTIFF
CIVIL NO. 12-2323

MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner
Social Security Administration

DEFENDANT
ORDER

Plaintiff 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 undersigned finds that more
information is needed to rule on Plaintiff’s IFP application.
Plaintiff’s IFP application indicates that he receives long-term disability from his past
employer. However, Plaintiff does not specify the amount or frequency of payments. As such,
Plaintiff is directed to submit an amended IFP application providing more specific information
regarding his sources of income. Plaintiff is directed to file his amended IFP application by
January 10, 2013. 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 27th day of December 2012.

/s/ J. Marschewski
HONORABLE JAMES R. MARSCHEWSKI
CHIEF UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

AO72A
(Rev. 8/82)