Carter v. Countrywide Home Loans et al

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ORDER Denying Motion To Proceed In Forma Pauperis: Plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis (2) is denied without prejudice. Plaintiff shall, on or before 1/18/08, either (1) pay the requisite $350.00 filing fee, or (2) submit a mo re detailed and comprehensive motion to proceed in forma pauperis. If Plaintiff fails to submit payment or an amended motion to proceed in forma pauperis on or before 1/18/08, the Court will close this case. Signed by Judge William Q. Hayes on 12/18/07. (mdc)

Carter v. Countrywide Home Loans et al

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Case 3:07-cv-02334-WQH-WMC

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Filed 12/18/2007

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 HAYES, Judge: Pending before the Court is Plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis. (Doc. # 2). DISCUSSION & ORDER On December 13, 2007, Plaintiff William H. Carter filed a Complaint against Defendant Countrywide Home Mortgage. (Doc. # 1). Plaintiff also filed the presently pending motion to proceed in forma pauperis. (Doc. # 2). I. Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis All parties instituting a civil action, suit, or proceeding in a district court of the United States, other than a petition for writ of habeas corpus, must pay a filing fee of $350.00. 28 U.S.C. § 1914(a). An action may proceed despite a party's failure to pay only if the party is granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). See Rodriguez v. Cook, 169 F.3d 1176, 1177 (9th Cir. 1999). "To proceed in forma pauperis is a privilege not a right." Smart v. Heinze, 347 F.2d 114, 116 (9th Cir. 1965). -107CV2334 WQH (WMc)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
WILLIAM H. CARTER, vs. COUNTRY WIDE MORTGAGE, Defendant. Plaintiff, CASE NO. 07CV2334 WQH (WMc) ORDER DENYING MOTION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS

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Case 3:07-cv-02334-WQH-WMC

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In his accompanying affidavit, Plaintiff states that he is not employed, and has not been employed since June of 2003. Plaintiff currently receives $1,650.00 per/month in benefits from the City of San Diego and the San Diego Unified School District, and has $300.00 in two separate bank accounts. In addition, Plaintiff owns a 1992 LEXUS automobile. Plaintiff supports himself and one other person, and has $35,000 in student loan and credit card debt. Plaintiff's affidavit does not detail Plaintiff's monthly expenses. After considering Plaintiff's motion and the accompanying affidavit, the Court determines that Plaintiff can afford to pay the filing fee in this case. Plaintiff has sufficient monthly income and assets to pay the required $350.00, and therefore Plaintiff is not eligible to proceed in forma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). Plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. # 2) is DENIED without prejudice. Plaintiff shall, on or before Friday, January 18, 2008, either (1) pay the requisite $350.00 filing fee, or (2) submit a more detailed and comprehensive motion to proceed in forma pauperis. If Plaintiff fails to submit payment or an amended motion to proceed in forma pauperis on or before January 18, 2008, the Court will close this case. IT IS SO ORDERED. DATED: December 18, 2007 WILLIAM Q. HAYES United States District Judge

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