In Folse v. Hoffman, No. 23-1709 (4th Cir. Nov. 20, 2024), the Fourth Circuit finds no error in the district court striking a complaint and dismissing an action, where the pro se plaintiff attempted to file the action “electronically,” by way of a fax machine. “Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5(d)(3)(B)(i) says pro se litigantsContinue reading “Fourth Circuit Holds District Court Did Not Abuse Discretion in Striking Complaint Filed Pro Se Via Fax Machine”
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No Leniency for a Pro Se Litigant Who Is Also a Licensed Attorney, Holds Ninth Circuit
In Hoffman v. Lindgren, No. 22-35471 (9th Cir. Sept. 1, 2023), the Ninth Circuit resolves an intracircuit split and holds that no leniency is due to pro se litigants who are also licensed, practicing attorneys. “Huffman, a practicing attorney, sued a municipal court judge, a prosecutor, and the City of St. Helens, Oregon in ColumbiaContinue reading “No Leniency for a Pro Se Litigant Who Is Also a Licensed Attorney, Holds Ninth Circuit”
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