Rogers v. Lester, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California determined that Kim Edward Rogers’s appeal from the dismissal of his action was frivolous and not taken in good faith. The court revoked Rogers’s in forma pauperis status on appeal and directed the clerk to serve the order on the Ninth Circuit.

Holdings

1. The appeal was frivolous and not taken in good faith because the record disclosed no valid grounds for appeal; therefore, Plaintiff's in forma pauperis status on appeal was revoked.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff's appeal was frivolous or taken in bad faith under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3), such that his in forma pauperis status on appeal should be revoked.

Disposition

other