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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

MIKAELLA C. ALFARO,

Plaintiff, No. 2:12-cv-3100-MCE-EFB PS

vs.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

Defendant. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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Plaintiff, proceeding in pro se, has requested leave to proceed in forma pauperis pursuant

to 28 U.S.C. § 1915.1

 Dckt. No. 2. Plaintiff has submitted an affidavit in support of her

application to proceed in forma pauperis, as required by 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). Id.

Pursuant to federal statute, a filing fee of $350.00 is required to commence a civil action

in federal district court. 28 U.S.C. § 1914(a). The court may authorize the commencement of an

action without prepayment of fees and costs or security therefor, by a person who submits an

affidavit showing that he is unable to pay such costs or give security therefor. 28 U.S.C.

§ 1915(a)(1). An in forma pauperis applicant must demonstrate that because of her poverty, she

cannot meet court costs and still provide herself and her dependents with the necessities of life.

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 This matter was referred to the undersigned under Local Rule 302(c)(21), pursuant to 28

U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). 

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Martinez v. Kristi Kleaners, Inc., 364 F.3d 1305, 1307 (11th Cir. 2004) (affidavit is sufficient if

it represents that the litigant is “unable to pay for the court fees and costs, and to provide

necessities for himself and his dependents”) (citing Adkins v. E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co.,

335 U.S. 331, 339-40 (1948); see also, Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Charles W. Sears Real Estate,

Inc., 865 F.2d 22, 23 (2d Cir. 1988) (denying in forma pauperis status where applicant had a net

income of approximately $20,000). 

Plaintiff’s affidavit indicates that her gross and take-home wages are $5400.00 per

month, that she receives $1107.00 per month in disability and $4568.00 in gifts or inheritance

per month, and that she has $75,000.00 in a checking or savings account. Dckt. No. 2. Based on

those averments, the court finds that plaintiff has failed to demonstrate that she has insufficient

assets to pay the filing fee and costs and provide the necessities of life for herself. 

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED that plaintiff’s application to proceed

in forma pauperis be DENIED, and that plaintiff be given thirty days in which to pay the filing

fee of $350.00. 

These findings and recommendations are submitted to the United States District Judge

assigned to the case, pursuant to the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(l). Within fourteen days

after being served with these findings and recommendations, any party may file written

objections with the court and serve a copy on all parties. Such a document should be captioned

“Objections to Magistrate Judge’s Findings and Recommendations.” The parties are

advised that failure to file objections within the specified time may waive the right to appeal the

District Court’s order. Turner v. Duncan, 158 F.3d 449, 455 (9th Cir. 1998); Martinez v. Ylst,

951 F.2d 1153, 1157 (9th Cir. 1991).

DATED: January 7, 2013.

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