Martin v. Garrison

By order dated January 17, 1995, we dismissed Anthony Martin’s petition for writ of mandamus or prohibition. The dismissal was based on the frivolous nature of the petition and the failure of the petitioner to show cause why he should not be denied in forma pauperis status. Petitioner failed to pay the required filing fee. We now write to explain our reasons for dismissal.

Petitioner, Anthony R. Martin, pro se, filed a petition for writ of prohibition or mandamus on October 10, 1994 to prevent the trial court from holding a hearing on the defendant’s motion to dismiss. The hearing was…