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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

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

JONESBORO DIVISION

DOROTHY M. SELDON PLAINTIFF

VS. CASE NO. 3:08CV000033

RICK JOHNSON DEFENDANTS

ORDER

Pending before the Court is plaintiff’s Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Motion for

Appointment of Counsel, and complaint brought against defendant alleging that defendant harassed her and

wrongfully evicted her from her home.

Because plaintiff sought leave to proceed in forma pauperis, the Court is required to screen her

complaint to determine whether the action is frivolous, malicious, or "fails to state a claim upon which relief can

be granted.” See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e). If the complaint fails to state a claim, the Court may dismiss the claim

before service. See Id. 

 Plaintiff and defendant are citizens of Arkansas, and there are no allegations that her alleged wrongful

eviction or harassment was based upon any denial of constitutional rights or federal law. While plaintiff may

have a state law claim, she has failed to state a federal claim. 

Plaintiff’s complaint will be dismissed without prejudice unless plaintiff amends her complaint within

10 days of the date of this Order to explain which, if any, of her federal rights were violated.

IT IS SO ORDERED this 12 day of March, 2008.

 

James M. Moody

United States District Judge

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