Cota v. Atkinson

Filing 14

ORDER - This Court certifies that any in forma pauperis appeal from its order of dismissal would be frivolous or would not be taken "in good faith" pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3). Plaintiff Michael Cota's in forma pauperis status should be revoked on appeal. Re: ECF No. 13 USCA Referral Notice re ECF No. 10 Notice of Appeal. Signed by Chief Judge Miranda M. Du on 1/7/2022. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - HKL)

Case 3:21-cv-00432-MMD-CLB Document 14 Filed 01/07/22 Page 1 of 1

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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DISTRICT OF NEVADA

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MICHAEL COTA,

Case No. 3:21-cv-00432-MMD-CLB
Plaintiff,

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ORDER

v.
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KELLY ATKINSON,
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Defendant.
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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. (ECF No. 13.) This Court certifies

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that any in forma pauperis appeal from its order of dismissal would be frivolous or would

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not be taken “in good faith” pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3). Plaintiff Michael Cota’s in

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forma pauperis status should be revoked on appeal. See Hooker v. American Airlines,

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302 F.3d 1091, 1092 (9th Cir. 2002) (revocation of forma pauperis status is appropriate

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where district court finds the appeal to be frivolous).

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DATED THIS 7th Day of January 2022.

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MIRANDA M. DU
CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE