Bradley v. Missouri Dept. of Social Services - FSD

Filing 3

OPINION MEMORANDUM AND ORDER (See Full Order). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis is DENIED without prejudice. [ECF No. 2 ] IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall mail plaintiff the Court' ;s form application to proceed in the district court without prepayment of fees and costs. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that plaintiff shall either pay the $405 filing fee or complete the application to proceed in the district court without prepayment of fees and costs in its entirety within twenty-one days of the date of this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if plaintiff fails to comply with this Order, the Court will dismiss this action without prejudice and without further notice to plaintiff. (Response to Court due by 3/26/2025.) Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 3/5/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Form)(JEB)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI
EASTERN DIVISION
COURTNEY A. BRADLEY, a living Soul
and breathing Man and Executor for the
Courtney-A Bradley Cestui que trust,
Plaintiff,
v.
MISSOURI DEPT. OF SOCIAL
SERVICES - FSD,
Defendant.

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No. 4:25-cv-00254-HEA

OPINION, MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
This matter is before the Court on self-represented plaintiff Courtney A. Bradley’s motion
for leave to proceed in forma pauperis, which will be denied without prejudice. In his motion,
plaintiff states that he is not a “poor pauper.” He asserts that child support constitutes a fictitious
debt arising from fraud and deception, which seems to be the basis of his lawsuit. He references
12 U.S.C. § 411 “regarding the non-existence of lawful money, recognizing only federal reserve
notes.” He asks the Court to “address these issues and consider [his] position.”
In his attached affidavit, plaintiff states that he is a board member of “Courtney-A of the
Family Bradley, and unincorporated association operating within Las Vegas, Nevada.” He states
he receives annual compensation of $100, and receives reimbursement and stipends for food,
coverage for travel and lodging, access to a company car, and comprehensive medical, health, and
life insurance coverage. He states “[t]hese benefits are provided as part of [his] role and duties as
a board member and are intended to support [his] participation and contributions to the
association’s activities.”
The Court will deny without prejudice plaintiff’s motion for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis. Without any information regarding plaintiff’s finances, the Court is unable to determine

whether he qualifies for in forma pauperis status. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). To proceed in this case,
plaintiff must either pay the $405 filing fee or complete the Court’s form application to proceed in
district court without prepaying fees and costs in its entirety. The Court will give plaintiff twentyone days to either pay the fee or file the form. If plaintiff does not timely comply with this Order,
the Court will dismiss this action without prejudice and without further notice to plaintiff.
Accordingly,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that plaintiff’s motion to proceed in forma pauperis is
DENIED without prejudice. [ECF No. 2]
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall mail plaintiff the Court’s form
application to proceed in the district court without prepayment of fees and costs.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that plaintiff shall either pay the $405 filing fee or complete
the application to proceed in the district court without prepayment of fees and costs in its entirety
within twenty-one days of the date of this Order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if plaintiff fails to comply with this Order, the Court
will dismiss this action without prejudice and without further notice to plaintiff.
Dated this 5th day of March, 2025.

HENRY EDWARD AUTREY
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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