Scott v. Walker et al, No. 3:2015cv00486 - Document 9 (E.D. Va. 2015)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Henry E. Hudson on 10/27/2015. Copy mailed to plaintiff.(tjoh, )

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Scott v. Walker et al Doc. 9 r OCT 2 8 2015 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA a CLERK, U.S. DISTRICT COURT RICHMOND, VA Richmond Division PRESTON A. SCOTT, Plaintiff, Civil Action No. 3:15CV486-HEH V. CORRECTIONAL OFFICER WALKER, et al., Defendants. MEMORANDUM OPINION (Dismissing Action Without Prejudice) On September 16, 2015, the Court conditionally docketed Plaintiffs action. Plaintiffrequested leave to proceed informa paiiperis. By Memorandum Order entered on October 6, 2015, the Court directed Plaintiff to pay an initial partial filing fee of $16.27 or state under penalty of perjury that he did not have sufficient assets to pay such a fee within eleven (11) days of the date of entry thereof See 28 U.S.C. ยง 1915(b)(1). Plaintiff has neither paid the initial partial filing fee nor averred that he cannot pay such a fee. Therefore, Plaintiff is not entitled to proceed informa pauperis. Plaintiff s disregard of the Court's directives warrants dismissal of the action. Accordingly, the action will be dismissed without prejudice. The Clerk is directed to send a copy of the Memorandum Opinion to Plaintiff. It is so ORDERED. Is/ HENRY E. HUDSON Date: ficT UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Richmond, Virginia Dockets.Justia.com

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