Lewis v. Winfree et al

Filing 9

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Henry E. Hudson on 12/22/2016. Copy mailed to plaintiff.(tjoh, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
Richmond Division

WAYNE LEWIS,

Plaintiff,
Civil Action No. 3:16CV816-HEH

V.

J.D. WINFREE, et al.
Defendants.
MEMORANDUM OPINION

(Dismissing Action Without Prejudice)

On October 20, 2016, the Court conditionally docketed Plaintiffs action. Plaintiff

requested leave to proceed informa pauperis. By Memorandum Order entered on
November 30, 2016, the Court directed Plaintiff to pay an initial partial filing fee of

$21.28 or state under penalty of perjury that he did not have sufficient assets to pay such

a fee within eleven (11) days of the date of entry thereof. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(b)(1).
Plaintiff has neither paid the initial partial filing fee nor averred that he cannot pay such a
fee. Therefore, Plaintiff is not entitled to proceed informa pauperis. Plaintiffs disregard
of the Court's directives warrants dismissal of the action. Accordingly, the action will be
dismissed without prejudice.

An appropriate Order shall accompany this Memorandum Opinion.

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HENRY E. HUDSON

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Richmond, Virginia

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE