Mathis v. Thompson et al
Filing
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ORDER DENYING 10 Motion for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis. Ordered by Judge Marc Thomas Treadwell on 6/30/2011. (tlh)
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
MACON DIVISION
JONAS MATHIS,
Plaintiff,
v.
Judge HUGH P. THOMPSON, et al.,
Defendants.
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CIVIL ACTION NO. 5:11-CV-160 (MTT)
ORDER
This matter is before the Court on the Plaintiff’s motion for leave to appeal in
forma pauperis. (Doc. 10). This Court, Magistrate Judge Stephen Hyles presiding,
initially granted the Plaintiff’s motion to proceed in forma pauperis in the district-court
action. On June 10, 2011, the Court entered an order adopting the Magistrate Judge’s
recommendation and dismissing the Plaintiff’s complaint. (Doc. 7). The Plaintiff now
seeks to appeal that order.
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3), “[a]n appeal may not be taken in forma
pauperis if the trial court certifies in writing that it is not taken in good faith.” For the
reasons set forth in the Court’s order dismissing the Plaintiff’s complaint, in the Court’s
best judgment, an appeal from that order cannot be taken in good faith. Accordingly,
the Plaintiff’s motion for leave to appeal in forma pauperis is DENIED.
SO ORDERED, this 30th day of June, 2011.
S/ Marc T. Treadwell
MARC T. TREADWELL, JUDGE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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