James M. Debardeleben v. J.M. Quinlan, R.L. Matthews, N.W. Smith, R.G. Simpson, E. Cave, and W.A. Blount

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• ruling that a successful in forma pauperis motion requires “a reasoned, nonfrivolous argument on the law and facts” (citations omitted)
• holding that party must demonstrate an inability to pay the required filing fees to succeed on a motion to proceed in forma pauperis
• concluding that a “reasoned, nonfrivolous argument on the law and facts in support of the issues raised on appeal” is a prerequisite for being granted IFP status
• noting that to succeed on IFP motion, movant must show “a reasoned, nonfrivolous argument on the law and facts in support of the issues raised on appeal”
• concluding “a reasoned, nonfrivolous argument on the law and facts in support of the issues raised on appeal” is a prerequisite for leave to proceed on appeal without prepayment
• noting that appellant seeking leave to proceed ifp must show “the existence of a reasoned, nonfrivolous argument on the law and facts in support of the issues raised on appeal”

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