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Denials of leave to proceed in forma pauperis are reviewed for abuse of discretion. Id. An abuse of discretion can occur “if the judge fails to apply the proper legal standard or to follow proper procedures in making the determination, or bases [the determination] upon findings of fact that are clearly erroneous.” Zolfo, Cooper & Co. v. Sunbeam-Oster Co., Inc., 50 F.3d 253, 257 (3d Cir. 1995)
Posted on: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 03:10:47 +0000

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