Thomas v. James

Filing 5

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge John A. Gibney, Jr on 04/15/2015. Copy mailed to plaintiff.(tjoh, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
Richmond Division

ALTON THOMAS,

Plaintiff,
V.

Civil Action No. 3:15CV16

DEPUTY JAMES,
Defendant.
MEMORANDUM OPINION

By Memorandum Order entered on January 27, 2015, the Court conditionally docketed
Plaintiffs civil 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)

Avers that he is unable to prepay fees or give security therefor; and,

(D)

Includes a statement of the assets he possesses.

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

Additionally, the Court directed Plaintiffto affirm his intention to pay the full filing fee
by signing and returning a consent to 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.