Good v. Trish et al

Filing 74

ORDER denying pro se pltf's motion for appt of cnsl 73 . (See order for complete details.) Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 12/12/08. (ki)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

SANDRA L. GOOD, Plaintiff v. DENNIS C. HEEFNER, SYLVIA STONER, and JOHN TRISH Defendants

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CIVIL ACTION NO. 1:06-CV-1736 (Judge Conner)

ORDER AND NOW, this 12th day of December, 2008, upon consideration of pro se plaintiff's motion (Doc. 73) for appointment of counsel to assist plaintiff in litigating the above-captioned case,1 and it appearing that plaintiff possesses the competency to present the merits of her case, see Tabron v. Grace, 6 F.3d 147, 155-56 (3d Cir. 1993) (describing plaintiff's ability to present her case as a key factor in the appointment of counsel standard found in 28 U.S.C. § 1915(d)), and that resolution of plaintiff's claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 neither implicates complex legal or factual issues, nor requires significant factual investigation or the testimony of expert witnesses, see id. at 155-57 (listing factors relevant to an in forma pauperis request for civil counsel), it is hereby ORDERED that: 1. Plaintiff's motion (Doc. 73) for appointment of counsel is DENIED.

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Plaintiff is proceeding in forma pauperis in this matter. (See Doc. 5 ¶ 1.)

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Should further proceedings demonstrate the need for counsel, the matter may be reconsidered either sua sponte or upon a motion by plaintiff. See Tabron, 6 F.3d at 156-57.

S/ Christopher C. Conner CHRISTOPHER C. CONNER United States District Judge

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