Clarence J. Nuss, Plaintiff-appellant, v. United States Office of Personnel Management, Washington,d.c., Defendant-appellee, 943 F.2d 57 (10th Cir. 1991)

After examining the briefs and appellate record, this panel has determined unanimously that oral argument would not materially assist the determination of this appeal. See Fed. R. App. P. 34(a); 10th Cir.R. 34.1.9. The cause is therefore ordered submitted without oral argument.

Appellant Clarence J. Nuss appeals the district court's dismissal of his complaint for failing to comply with Fed. R. Civ. P. 8(a). We affirm.

Rule 8(a) requires at a minimum that the complainant word the complaint in such a way as to alert the defendant as to the nature of the claim. See Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41, 47 (1957). This is so the defendant has enough information to frame responsive pleadings and to prepare for trial. See Riblet Tramway Co. v. Monte Verde Corp., 453 F.2d 313, 318-19 (10th Cir. 1972). This minimum standard applies to pro se litigants. See Pavilonis v. King, 626 F.2d 1075, 1078 (1st Cir.), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 829 (1980).

Mr. Nuss' "Motion Pursuant to Rule 604" filed October 26, 1990 does not meet this standard because the facts he alleges, even when liberally read, fail to outline a recognizable cause of action, either expressly or implicitly. Accordingly, we affirm the district court's dismissal on this ground. The mandate shall issue forthwith.