Griffin v. Cherry et al

Filing 5

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge John A. Gibney, Jr. on 7/29/2014. Copies as directed to Plaintiff.(cmcc, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
Richmond Division

ANTONIO GRIFFIN,

Plainitff,
v.

Civil Action No. 3:14CV196

ROY W. CHERRY, et al,
Defendant.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

By Memorandum Order entered on April 8, 2014, the Court conditionally docketed
Plaintiffs action. At that time, the Court directed Plaintiff to submit a statement under oath or

penalty of perjury that:
(A)
(B)

Identifies the nature of the action;
States his belief that he is entitled to relief;

(C)
(D)

Avers that he is unable to prepay fees or give security therefor; and,
Includes a statement of the assets he possesses.

See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). The Court provided Plaintiff with an in forma pauperis affidavit
form for this purpose.

Additionally, the Court directed Plaintiff to affirm his intention to pay the full filing fee
by signing and returning a consent to the collection of fees form. The Court warned Plaintiff that
a failure to comply with either of the above directives within thirty (30) days of the date of entry
thereof would result in summary dismissal of the action.
The April 8, 2014, Memorandum Order also warned Plaintiff that he must keep the Court

informed as to his current address. On April 21, 2014, the United States Postal Service returned
the April 8, 2014 Memorandum Order to the Court marked, "RETURN TO SENDER" and

"MOVED WITHOUT FORWARDING ADDRESS." On May 20, 2014, the Court received a