Glenn v. Jones

Filing 21

ORDER directing Clerk not to authorize service and advising plaintiff to notify Clerk in writing of any change of address. Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Proceed informa pauperis 2 is granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges on 2/7/2013. (abuc)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Andres Leroy Glenn,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Bernard Jones; and Mary Lee Jones
Rivers,
Defendants.

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This is a civil action filed by a pro se litigant. Under Local Civil Rule 73.02(B)(2)
(D.S.C.), pretrial proceedings in this action have been referred to the assigned United States
Magistrate Judge
By orders issued on October 11, 2012, and November 29, 2012, Plaintiff was given
a specific time frame in which to bring this case into proper form. [Entry #7, #15]. Plaintiff
has substantially complied with the court’s orders, and this case is now in proper form.
PAYMENT OF THE FILING FEE:
Plaintiff has submitted an Application to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees and
Affidavit (Form AO 240), and supplement thereto, which are construed as a Motion for
Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915. A review of the motion reveals
that Plaintiff should be relieved of the obligation to prepay the full filing fee. Plaintiff’s
Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis is granted, subject to the court’s right to
require a payment if Plaintiff’s financial condition changes, and to tax fees and costs against
Plaintiff at the conclusion of this case if the court finds the case to be without merit. See
Flint v. Haynes, 651 F.2d 970, 972–74 (4th Cir. 1981).
TO THE CLERK OF COURT:
The Clerk of Court is directed not to issue the summonses or forward this matter to
the United States Marshal for service of process at this time.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

February 7, 2013
Columbia, South Carolina

Shiva V. Hodges
United States Magistrate Judge

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