James I. Welch v. James Folsom

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• recognizing that a dismissal without prejudice for failure to serve is a final order for purposes of § 1291 when the plaintiff is proceeding IFP
• holding that it was error to dismiss a complaint filed by an in forma pauperis prisoner for improper service
• noting that, generally, orders dismissing complaints without prejudice are not final \because the plaintiff may cure the deficiency and refile the complaint\
• noting that, generally, orders dismissing complaints without prejudice are not final \because the plaintiff may cure the deficiency and refile the complaint\
• holding order of dismissal is final and appealable under § 1291 where complaint filed by a plaintiff granted leave to proceed IFP is dismissed without prejudice for failure to effect service of process
• if district court does not dismiss complaint as frivolous, court is compelled to proceed in compliance with S 1915(c)

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