Edward John v. Albert Hurt

Plaintiff appealed from a judgment dismissing his complaint. Although the appeal was once dismissed, we confirm our order of October 12, 1973, reinstating the appeal, and consider it on its merits, but without oral argument. Rule 2, F.R.A.P. Plaintiff’s application for appointment of counsel is denied.

Plaintiff is an inmate of a state prison and is not represented. He sent his “complaint,” “affidavit in forma pauperis,” and other sheets of paper, variously entitled, to the district court. His pleading is to be held “to less stringent standards than formal pleadings drafted by lawyers” and the…