Opinion · Supreme Court of the United States

Leeke v. Gordon

439 U.S. 970

Type
Opinion
Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Jurisdiction
Federal
Date
1978-11-13
Topic
labor-and-employment

recognizing that even where a pro se claim is insufficient in substance, it may be scrutinized and amended to achieve the ends of justice | finding that pro se complaints should be construed liberally | finding that pro se complaints should be construed liberally | only the affiant’s economic condition may be considered in determining whether to grant leave to proceed in forma pauperis | only the affiant's economic condition may be considered in determining whether to grant leave to proceed in forma pauperis | pro se civil rights plaintiff should be granted leave to amend complaint despite failure to state how he could cure deficiencies | district court should appoint counsel to assist a pro se litigant who raises a colorable claim but lacks the capacity to present it | pro se civil rights plaintiff should be granted leave to amend complaint despite failure to state how he could cure deficiencies | reckless conduct sufficient to satisfy scienter requirement in securities context | court’s duty is to interpret pro se complaints liberally | court's duty is to interpret pro se complaints liberally | courts should liberally construe pro se complaint | courts must liberally construe pro se complaints

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C. A. 4th Cir. Motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis granted. Certiorari denied. Reported below: 574 F. 2d 1147.