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Nature of Suit Code: 360
Nature of Suit: Other Personal Injury
Cause of Action: 28:1332 Diversity-Personal Injury

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Case No. C 07-0945

ORDER DENYING APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS

(JFEX3)

**E-Filed 02/14/2008**

NOT FOR CITATION

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

SAN JOSE DIVISION

REVEREND MICHAEL MALOTT,

 Plaintiff,

 v.

EBAY INCORPORATED,

 Defendant.

Case Number C 07-05945 JF/PVT

ORDER DENYING APPLICATION 1

TO PROCEED IN FORMA

PAUPERIS

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915, a district court may authorize the commencement of a civil

action in forma pauperis if the court is satisfied that the would-be plaintiff cannot pay the filing

fee necessary to pursue the action. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). Plaintiff alleges that during the last

12 month period he has earned an income of approximately $1000.00 per month through

Defendant's internet auction site. Plaintiff indicates that he owns a vehicle, has a bank account

with a balance of $125.00 and possesses $83.00 in cash. Plaintiff further contends that he has

over $400 in monthly credit card payments, $122.00 in monthly educational loan repayments and

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Case No. C 07-0945

ORDER DENYING APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS

(JFEX3)

monthly living expenses (rent, food, utilities, and clothing) totaling $1000.00. In light of these

debts and assets, the Court is not satisfied that Plaintiff is unable to pay the filing fee necessary to

pursue this action. Accordingly, Plaintiff’s application to proceed in forma pauperis is DENIED. 

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

DATED: February 14 , 2008

 

JEREMY FOGEL

United States District Judge

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Case No. C 07-0945

ORDER DENYING APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS

(JFEX3)

This Order has been served upon the following persons:

Reverend Michael Malott

3376 Preakness Court

Marietta, GA 30062

Ebay Incorporated

2145 Hamilton Ave.

San Jose, CA 95125

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