Missouri Court of Appeals May 20, 2003, ED 82684 (Bryant v. City of University City)

LAWRENCE E. MOONEY, Chief Judge.

The appellant, Stephen Bryant, filed a petition for damages against the defendant. Simultaneously, he filed a motion to proceed

in forma pauperis.

The trial court denied the motion to proceed

in forma pauperis.

The court concluded that the clerk should file the matter, but it would take no further action unless the

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filing fee was paid.