Gelardos v. Campbell

Filing 5

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Read Opinion for complete details. Signed by District Judge Henry E. Hudson on 05/22/2017. Copy mailed to Plaintiff as directed.(ccol, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
Richmond Division
MARINOS N. GELARDOS,
Plaintiff,

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CAMPBELL,
Defendant.

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CLERK, U.S. DiSTN1CT COURl
RICHMOND, VA

Civil Action No. 3:17CVl51-HEH

MEMORANDUM OPINION
(Dismissing Civil Rights Action Without Prejudice)
By Memorandum Order entered on March 27, 2017, the Court conditionally
docketed Plaintiffs action. The Court directed Plaintiff to return his informa pauperis
affidavit and affirm his intention to pay the full filing foe 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.
Plaintiff has not complied with the order of this Court. Plaintiff failed to return the

informa pauperis affidavit and a consent to collection of fees fonn. As a result, he does
not qualify for informa pauperis status. Furthermore, he 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, this action will be
dismissed without prejudice.
An appropriate Order shall issue.

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HENRY E. HUDSON
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE