Vogel v. Braun

VANDE WALLE, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1] August T. Vogel appealed from a judgment dismissing his action against Mike Braun, Dave Heidt, Barb McGilliv-rary and Steve Boelter. We conclude the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying Vogel’s motion to proceed in for-ma pauperis and Vogel’s failure to participate in oral argument does not require reversal. We affirm.

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[¶ 2] Vogel, an inmate at the State Penitentiary, filed a motion to proceed in forma pauperis on February 8, 2000, stating he had $1,184.77 in his “release aid account but this cannot be touched until[ ] his release according to…