Opinion
CIVIL ACTION NO. 3:06CV223WA.
March 19, 2007
ORDER
This matter came before the court on the Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis that was filed by one of the Plaintiffs, Charles L. Stringer. The court has reviewed the Motion and finds that it cannot be considered at this time, as incomplete information has been furnished to the court. The Complaint is based, primarily, upon difficulties that the other Plaintiff, Elsie Patricia Stringer, has encountered in seeking to have her utility bills paid by the Hinds County Department of Human Services. Elsie Patricia Stringer is apparently Charles Stringer's mother, and they occupy the same household. In order for this matter to proceed without the payment of a filing fee, the court must review the financial status of both Plaintiffs. Adkins v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours Co., 335 U.S. 331, 340 (1948) (holding that one claimant who was financially able to pay a filing fee for an appeal could not "demand the benefits of an appeal perfected by another claimant under the in forma pauperis statute.") Furthermore, even if Charles Stringer were the only Plaintiff, the court is entitled to review the assets of other members of his household who provide him with the necessities of life. Akkaraju v. Ashcroft, No. 03C6447, 2003 WL 22232969 (N.D. Ill. Sept. 26, 2003); Monti v. McKeon, 600 F. Supp. 112 (D. Conn. 1984).
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that Plaintiff Elsie Patricia Stringer provide an Application for in Forma Pauperis status on or before April 16, 2007.
IT IS SO ORDERED.