Kelly Moss v. M. W. Thomas, W. L. (Bill) Moore, William S. Larkins, Dorris L. Robertson, and Bymal Haywood Dixon

This is an appeal from an adverse jury verdict and judgment in a tort action wherein appellant charged a violation of his civil rights while incarcerated as a prisoner in the Kentucky State Penitentiary. The trial judge, upon motion by appellant, permitted this appeal in forma pauperis (Title 28, § 1915(a), U.S.C.A.), but declined to authorize the preparation of a transcript of the trial proceedings at government expense, ruling there was no necessity for such since the appeal was frivolous and presented no substantial question.

The appellant in his inept presentation of this appeal challenges…