Sirleaf et al v. Robinson et al

Filing 29

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 12/11/2015. (sbea, )

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

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CLERK. U S PISTRICT COURT
RICHMOND. VA

MOMOLU SIRLEAF, et al..
Plaintiffs,
Civil Action No.3:15CV552

V.

DAVID ROBINSON, etai.
Defendants.
MEMORANDUM OPINION

By Memorandum Order entered on October 8,2015, the Court conditionally docketed
Plaintiffs' civil action. At that time, the Court directed Plaintiff Aaron Lewis to submit a
statement under oath or penalty of perjury that:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

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Identifies the nature of the action;
States his belief that he is entitled to relief;
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 Lewis with an informa pauperis
affidavit form for this purpose.

Additionally, the Court directed Plaintiff Lewis 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

PlaintitTLewis 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.

Plaintiff Lewis has not complied with the orders of this Court. Plaintiff Lewis failed to
return a completed informa pauperis affidavit form and a consent to collection of fees form. As

a result. Plaintiff Lewisdoes not qualify for informa pauperis status. Furthermore, Plaintiff

Lewis has not paid the statutory filing fee for the instant action. See 28 U.S.C. § 1914(a). Such
conduct demonstrates a willful failure to prosecute. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b). Accordingly, all
claims brought by Plaintiff Lewis will be DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE.

An appropriate Order shall accompany this Memorandum Opinion.

M. Hannah Lauck

Date: DEC 1 ' 2013
Richmond, Virginia

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United States District Judge