Cook v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 3

ORDER Requiring Supplemental Affidavit. Signed by Jane M Virden on 11/26/12. (ncb)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI
DELTA DIVISION

STEVEN E. COOK

PLAINTIFF

V.

NO. 2:12CV000210-MPM-JMV

COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY

DEFENDANT

ORDER REQUIRING SUPPLEMENTAL AFFIDAVIT
Before the court in this Social Security case is Plaintiff’s Motion to Proceed on Appeal In
Forma Pauperis and supporting Affidavit [2]. In support of the motion, Plaintiff states: “[B]ecause of
my poverty I am unable to pay the costs of said proceeding or give security therefor.” Yet, Plaintiff
also states that he is presently employed and that he has “received within the past twelve months . . .
income from a business, profession or other form of self employment, or in the form of rent payments,
interest, dividends, or other source.” Plaintiff further states that he owns a 2002 Chevrolet pickup and
a trailer house and 2.9 acres of land. Based on the foregoing, the court is unable to discern whether
Plaintiff is actually unable to pay the costs associated with this action. Specifically, Plaintiff has
provided no details regarding his current employment and income. Therefore,
IT IS ORDERED:
That within 14 days of this date, Plaintiff shall provide a supplemental affidavit in support of
his ifp application, including the nature of his current employment and amount and rate of pay and the
source(s) and amount of any additional income he has received within the past twelve months.
THIS, the 26th day of November, 2012.

/s/ Jane M. Virden
U. S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE