Holmes v. Guardian Brevard Newspaper et al

Filing 4

ORDER adopting 3 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis MOTION for leave to proceed in forma pauperis/affidavit of indigency filed by Jariel Q Holmes. The Motion to Proceed in District Court without Prepaying Fees and Costs (Doc. 2) is DENIED. The case is DISMISSED without prejudice. Plaintiff may file an amended complaint on or before April 4, 2018 along with a renewed motion to proceed in forma pauperis. Failure to file an amended complaint within the time permitted will result in dismissal of the case without further notice. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 3/21/2018. (MMW)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
ORLANDO DIVISION

JARIEL Q HOLMES,
Plaintiff,
v.

Case No: 6:18-cv-232-Orl-40GJK

GUARDIAN BREVARD NEWSPAPER
and PROTECT OUR CHILDREN INS,
Defendants.
/
ORDER
This cause is before the Court on Plaintiff's Motion to Proceed in District Court
without Prepaying Fees and Costs (Doc. 2) filed on February 15, 2018. The United States
Magistrate Judge has submitted a report recommending that the motion be denied.
After an independent de novo review of the record in this matter, and noting that
no objections were timely filed, the Court agrees entirely with the findings of fact and
conclusions of law in the Report and Recommendation.
Therefore, it is ORDERED as follows:
1.

The Report and Recommendation filed March 2, 2018 (Doc. 3), is

ADOPTED and CONFIRMED and made a part of this Order.
2.

The Motion to Proceed in District Court without Prepaying Fees and Costs

(Doc. 2) is DENIED.
3.

The case is DISMISSED without prejudice.

4.

Plaintiff may file an amended complaint on or before April 4, 2018 along

with a renewed motion to proceed in forma pauperis. Failure to file an amended complaint
within the time permitted will result in dismissal of the case without further notice.
DONE AND ORDERED in Orlando, Florida on March 21, 2018.

Copies furnished to:
Counsel of Record
Unrepresented Parties

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