Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number No. 3:09-mc-0047. Judges William Joseph Haynes Acts The Public Health And Welfare — Civil Rights — Generally — Civil Action For Deprivation Of Rights Judiciary And Judicial Procedure — Fees And Costs — Procedure — Proceedings In Forma Pauperis See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. FRANCIS BERNARD SMITH, Plaintiff v. LATONYA NICOLE BLAKELY Defendant. ORDER WILLIAM HAYNES JR., District Judge Plaintiff, Francis Bernard Smith filed this pro se action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the Defendant LaTonya Nicole Blakely, a private citizen. Plaintiff alleges that she paid $3,500 of the total of $4,324 for the purchase of a motor vehicle for which the Defendant is a co-signer. Plaintiff alleges that she used the vehicle for bond purposes, but the Defendant has the vehicle. Plaintiff seeks a refund of her contribution of the purchase price and a release of the vehicle to the Defendant. To state a claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the Defendant must act under color of state law. Dennis v. Sparks, 449 U.S. 24, 26 (1980). There are not any facts alleged that would in any way suggest that the Defendant acted other than as a private citizen. Accordingly, this action is DISMISSED without prejudice for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. This is the Final Order in this action. Any appeal of this Order of this Order would not be in good faith as required by 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3). It is so ORDERED.