What is the test for denial of leave to proceed in forma pauperis?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Williams v. State of Cal., 19 F.3d 1442 (9th Cir. 1994):
This court reviews the district court's denial of leave to proceed in forma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1915(a) for an abuse of discretion. See O'Loughlin v. Doe, 920 F.2d 614, 616 (9th Cir.1990). The district court may deny permission to file a complaint in forma pauperis if the complaint is frivolous on its face. Id. at 616 (affirming denial of leave to proceed in forma pauperis where complaint was frivolous on its face).
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