Leena Hannonen; Agnes Bradshaw v. Mark McCloskey, et al.

Summary

The court addresses a motion to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal in an action involving two plaintiffs. Because only Leena Hannonen submitted an application, the court orders Agnes Bradshaw to file a separate IFP application or pay the appellate filing fee by November 13, 2025.

Holdings

1. When multiple plaintiffs in a single action seek to proceed in forma pauperis, each named plaintiff must submit a separate application and demonstrate inability to pay before the plaintiffs may proceed in forma pauperis.

Questions Presented

1. Whether multiple plaintiffs seeking to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal must each demonstrate inability to pay the filing fee.

Disposition

other