Quintero et al v. Palmer et al

Filing 245

ORDER pursuant to ECF No. 244 USCA Order, this Court certifies that any in forma pauperis appeal from its order denying the motion to amend judgment and the motion to enforce settlement would not be taken "in good faith" pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3). Plaintiff's in forma pauperis status should be revoked on appeal. Signed by Judge Miranda M. Du on 02/21/2017. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KW)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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DISTRICT OF NEVADA

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JOHN QUINTERO,

Case No. 3:13-cv-00008-MMD-VPC
Plaintiff,

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ORDER

v.
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JACK PALMER, et al.,
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Defendants.
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This matter is referred to the Court for the limited purpose of determining whether

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in forma pauperis status should continue on appeal. This Court certifies that any in forma

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pauperis appeal from its order denying the motion to amend judgment and the motion to

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enforce settlement would not be taken “in good faith” pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3).

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Plaintiff’s in forma pauperis status should be revoked on appeal. See Hooker v.

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American Airlines, 302 F.3d 1091, 1092 (9th Cir. 2002) (revocation of forma pauperis

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status is appropriate where district court finds the appeal to be frivolous).

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DATED THIS 21st day of February 2017.

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MIRANDA DU
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE