Johnson v. Burns

Lester Johnson appeals from a trial court order dismissing his civil action for failure to pay the required filing fee. We affirm.

On March 31, 2000, Lester Johnson filed an action for breach of contract, fraud and negligence against Thomas Burns. Along with the complaint, Johnson filed a motion for waiver of prepayment of court costs and fees for indigent prisoners, pursuant to section 57.085, Florida Statutes (1999). In his financial affidavit, Johnson indicated that he did not have a monthly income, did not receive money from any source and did not have any assets. On May 4, 2000, the trial…