Dortch v. City of Omaha

Welch, Judge.

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Joshua Dortch appeals the district court's denial of his application to proceed in forma pauperis (IFP). The court denied Dortch's application based on its finding that the underlying replevin petition was a frivolous pleading. We find that the district court erred in denying Dortch's application to proceed IFP on the basis that it was frivolous without providing a written statement of its reasons, findings, and conclusions for that denial. Therefore, we reverse the decision of the district court and remand the cause for further proceedings.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

Dortch,…