Frederick v. United States

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of Columbia grants the pro se plaintiff's application to proceed in forma pauperis but dismisses the complaint as frivolous under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(i). The court finds that the complaint, which seeks $4 trillion and contains an unintelligible statement of claim, lacks an arguable basis in law or fact.

Holdings

1. The court granted plaintiff's application to proceed in forma pauperis.
2. A complaint lacking an arguable basis in law or fact is frivolous and subject to dismissal under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(i); plaintiff's complaint met that standard and was dismissed.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the complaint was frivolous and therefore subject to dismissal under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(i).
2. Whether plaintiff should be permitted to proceed in forma pauperis.

Disposition

dismissed