Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number Case No. 4:09CV2080 JCH. Judges Jean Constance Hamilton Acts Judiciary And Judicial Procedure — Fees And Costs — Procedure — Proceedings In Forma Pauperis See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. DAVID A. JOHNSTON, Petitioner, v. DON ROPER, Respondent. ORDER JEAN HAMILTON, District Judge This matter is before the Court on petitioner's motion to proceed in forma pauperis. Upon consideration of the financial affidavit, the Court has determined that petitioner is unable to afford to pay the filing fee. Consequently, the Court will grant the motion. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that petitioner's motion to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED.