Edmond C. Fletcher v. Courtney R. Young and Eleanor M. Young, His Wife

This is an appeal from an order dismissing an action instituted in forma pauperis. The action was one to recover a lot in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with rents and profits from April 27, 1940. Plaintiff had been allowed to commence and prosecute the suit in forma pauperis under 28 U.S.C. § 1915 which provides, however, that the court “may dismiss the case * * * if satisfied that the action is frivolous or malicious.” Defendants filed a motion to dismiss on the ground that the action was frivolous and in support of the motion stated in writing therein that plaintiff was claiming title under a deed…