Sirleaf v. Clarke et al, No. 3:2019cv00710 - Document 7 (E.D. Va. 2019)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 11/18/2019. (Copy mailed to Plaintiff) (smej, )

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Sirleaf v. Clarke et al Doc. 7 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DL FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA IE Richmond Division KOV 1 8 2019 PRIEST MOMOLU V.S. SIRLEAF,JR., Ul CLERK, U.S. DISTRICl UOUKI RICHMOND, VA Plaintiff, V. Civil Action No.3:19CV710 HAROLD W.CLARKE,et aL, Defendants. MEMORANDUM OPINION By Memorandum Order entered on October 9, 2019,the Court conditionally docketed Plaintiffs civil action. At that time, the Court directed Plaintiff to submit a statement under oath or penalty of peijury that: (A) Identifies the nature ofthe action; (B) States his belief that he is entitled to relief; (C) Avers that he is unable to prepay fees or give security therefor; and, (D) Includes a statement ofthe assets he possesses. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). The Court provided Plaintiff with an informa pauperis affidavit form for this purpose. Additionally, the Court directed Plaintiff to affirm his intention to pay the full filing fee by signing and returning a consent to the collection offees form. The Court warned Plaintiff that a failure to comply with either ofthe above directives within thirty(30)days ofthe date of entry thereof would result in summary dismissal ofthe action. Dockets.Justia.com Plaintiff has not complied with the orders ofthis Court. Plaintiff failed to return a completed informa pauperis affidavit form and a consent to collection offees form. As a result, he does not qualify for informa pauperis status. Furthermore, he 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, this action will be DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. An appropriate Order shall accompany this Memorandum Opinion. M. Hannah iinw t o «A«A Date: ^UV 1 0 Z0l9 Richmond, Virginia United States Distnct Judge

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