Thompson v. Nebraska Department of Correctional Services

NATURE OF CASE

Fran Thompson appeals from a district court’s order denying her application to proceed in forma pauperis, arguing that her workers’ compensation proceeds may not be considered in assessing in forma pauperis eligibility. Because no timely objection was made pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2301.02(1) (Cum. Supp. 2000), the district court erred in denying her application. Thus, we reverse, and remand with directions.

BACKGROUND

Thompson is incarcerated at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women in York, Nebraska. On December 7,1999, Thompson filed a petition pursuant to the…