Summary
This United States District Court order dismisses the plaintiff's complaint with prejudice for failing to comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 8. Acting sua sponte after reviewing the plaintiff's response to an Order to Show Cause, the court exercises its inherent authority to terminate the case. The court also denies the plaintiff's motion for appointment of counsel as moot and certifies that any potential appeal would lack an arguable basis in law or fact.
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Questions Presented
- Whether the complaint complies with Fed. R. Civ. P. 8 pleading requirements.
Holdings
- The complaint fails to comply with Fed. R. Civ. P. 8 and is dismissed with prejudice.
Key quotations
“Plaintiff’s Complaint, ECF No. 1, is DISMISSED with prejudice.” (at 1)
“The Court certifies pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3) that any appeal of this Order would not be taken in good faith and would lack any arguable basis in law or fact.” (at 1)
Factual background
Plaintiff filed a pro se complaint alleging civil rights violations, but the complaint failed to meet the pleading requirements of Fed. R. Civ. P. 8.
Procedural history
Plaintiff James Snyder filed a pro se complaint on July 24, 2025. The court issued an Order to Show Cause on July 25, 2025 indicating intent to dismiss under Fed. R. Civ. P. 8. After reviewing the plaintiff's response, the court dismissed the complaint sua sponte.