ALLEN v. BEARD et al

Filing 175

ORDER denying 174 Motion for trial transcripts. Signed by Judge Arthur J. Schwab on 5-19-10. (nam)

1915(a)(1). While the statute does not define what constitutes "fees" within the meaning of its provisions, in Tabron v. Grace, 6 F.3d 147 (3d Cir.1993), the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held that "[t]here is no provision in [28 U.S.C. § 1915] for the payment by the government of the costs of deposition transcripts, or any other litigation expenses, and no other statute authorizes courts to commit federal monies for payment of the necessary expenses in a civil suit brought by an indigent litigant." Id. at 159 (emphasis added). Accordingly, for these reasons, the instant motion (doc. no. 174) is THEREFORE DENIED.

SO ORDERED this 19th day of May, 2010. s/Arthur J. Schwab Arthur J. Schwab United States District Judge

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Anthony Allen, Plaintiff PA Department of Corrections Number BQ 6634 1100 Pike Street Huntington, PA 16654-1112