Monroe v. Astrue

Filing 6

ORDER signed by Judge William C Griesbach on 12-23-09 denying 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. (cc: all counsel) (Griesbach, William)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT E A S T E R N DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN
PENNY MONROE, Plaintiff, v. MICHAEL ASTRUE, Defendant. Case No. 09-C-1163

ORDER

Plaintiff has moved for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. Her affidavit indicates a number of assets that are suggestive of a typical middle class individual rather than an indigent one, however. These include a recently purchased 2009 automobile and a home worth $160,000. The affidavit indicates that the monthly mortgage payment is limited to $500, which suggests there could be significant equity in the home. In short, based on the affidavit, I cannot conclude that Plaintiff's financial circumstances are such that she is entitled to be relieved of the filing fee that every other citizen must normally pay. The motion will therefore be DENIED. Plaintiff is free to renew her motion if she can provide evidence that she has no appreciable home equity or that some other compelling reason justifies relief. SO ORDERED this 23rd day of December, 2009.

/s William C. Griesbach William C. Griesbach United States District Judge