What is the test for a frivolous in forma pauperis complaint?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Coakley v. Murphy, 884 F.2d 1218 (9th Cir. 1989):

We review de novo a district court's determination that an in forma pauperis complaint is frivolous. Rizzo v. Dawson, 778 F.2d 527, 530 (9th Cir.1985).

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