Ford v. Educational Opportunities for Children and Families

Filing 7

ORDER denying 1 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, signed by Judge Ronald B. Leighton.(DN)

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HONORABLE RONALD B. LEIGHTON

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT TACOMA

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LINDA FORD,

CASE NO. C14-5404 RBL

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Plaintiff,
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v.

ORDER DENYING APPLICATION
TO PROCEED IN FORMA
PAUPERIS

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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES,

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Defendant.

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THIS MATTER is before the Court on Plaintiffs’ application to proceed in forma
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pauperis under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). The court has broad discretion in determining an
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application to proceed in forma pauperis. Weller v. Dickson, 314 F.2d 598 (9th Cir. 1963), cert.
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denied 375 U.S. 845 (1963).
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Ford’s Application does not indicate that she is unable to pay the filing fee. She has a
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total monthly income of $2,276 ($27,312 annual income), has $3,800 in the bank, and is in the
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process of purchasing a condominium and a car. It is apparent that Ford is able to pay the filing
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fee in this case, and should be required to do so. Ford’s application to proceed in forma pauperis
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is DENIED.
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ORDER DENYING APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS- 1

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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The Clerk shall send uncertified copies of this order to all counsel of record.

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Dated this 3rd day of June, 2014.

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RONALD B. LEIGHTON
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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ORDER DENYING APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS- 2