Pauson v. Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC et al

Filing 43

ORDER granting 41 Motion for Leave to Appeal 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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MARIE-LOUISE PAUSON,

CASE NO. C15-5612-RBL

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Plaintiff,
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ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO
APPEAL IFP

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BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC,
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Defendant.
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THIS MATTER is before the Court on Plaintiff Pauson’s Motion for leave to appeal in

15 forma pauperis [Dkt. #41]. The Court dismissed her complaint with prejudice and without leave
16 to amend on the defendants’ motion. [Dkt. #35].
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An appeal may not be taken in forma pauperis if the trial court certifies in writing that it

18 is not taken in good faith. 28 U.S.C. §1915(a)(3); see also Hooker v. American Airlines, 302 F.3d
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20 court finds the appeal to be frivolous). The Court must determine whether Pauson’s appeal is
21 frivolous or malicious, or fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. See 28 U.S.C.
22 §1915(e)(2)(B)(i)&(ii).
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While the Court did determine that Pauson failed to state a plausible claim, it cannot

2 certify that her appeal of that decision is taken in bad faith. The Motion to proceed in forma
3 pauperis on appeal is GRANTED.
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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated this 12th day of October, 2016.

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Ronald B. Leighton
United States District Judge

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ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO APPEAL IFP - 2