Sirleaf et al v. Robinson et al, No. 3:2015cv00552 - Document 29 (E.D. Va. 2015)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 12/11/2015. (sbea, )

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Sirleaf et al v. Robinson et al Doc. 29 P L IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Richmond Division i DEC CLERK. U S PISTRICT COURT RICHMOND. VA MOMOLU SIRLEAF, et al.. Plaintiffs, Civil Action No.3:15CV552 V. DAVID ROBINSON, etai. Defendants. MEMORANDUM OPINION By Memorandum Order entered on October 8,2015, the Court conditionally docketed Plaintiffs' civil action. At that time, the Court directed Plaintiff Aaron Lewis to submit a statement under oath or penalty of perjury that: (A) (B) (C) (D) Identifies the nature of the action; States his belief that he is entitled to relief; Avers that he is unable to prepay fees or give security therefor; and, Includes a statement of the assets he possesses. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). The Court provided Plaintiff Lewis with an informa pauperis affidavit form for this purpose. Additionally, the Court directed Plaintiff Lewis to affirm his intention to pay the full filing fee by signing and returning a consent to the collection of fees form. The Court warned PlaintitTLewis that a failure to comply with either of the above directives within thirty (30) days of the date of entry thereof would result in summary dismissal of the action. Dockets.Justia.com Plaintiff Lewis has not complied with the orders of this Court. Plaintiff Lewis failed to return a completed informa pauperis affidavit form and a consent to collection of fees form. As a result. Plaintiff Lewisdoes not qualify for informa pauperis status. Furthermore, Plaintiff Lewis has not paid the statutory filing fee for the instant action. See 28 U.S.C. § 1914(a). Such conduct demonstrates a willful failure to prosecute. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b). Accordingly, all claims brought by Plaintiff Lewis will be DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. An appropriate Order shall accompany this Memorandum Opinion. M. Hannah Lauck Date: DEC 1 ' 2013 Richmond, Virginia |-y, i United States District Judge

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