Stowers v. Hastey

Summary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California ordered plaintiff Alton D. Stowers to explain within 21 days why he should be permitted to proceed in forma pauperis despite an account balance of $4,601, which appeared sufficient to pay the $405 filing fee. The court stated that failure to respond would lead to a recommendation that the application be denied and that plaintiff be directed to pay the full filing fee.

Questions Presented

1. Whether plaintiff should be permitted to proceed in forma pauperis despite an account balance indicating that he could pay the filing fee.
2. Whether plaintiff should receive an opportunity to explain why payment of the filing fee would prevent him from affording necessary living expenses.

Disposition

other