Leeke v. Gordon
Leeke, Corrections Commissioner v. Gordon and Collins, Warden v. Young
Leeke v. Gordon, 439 U.S. 970 (1978)
Opinion of the Court
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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 .
How later courts describe this case
Explanatory parentheticals written by citing courts — 13 in all; the most informative distinct ones are shown.
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(recognizing that even where a pro se claim is insufficient in substance, it may be scrutinized and amended to achieve the ends of justice)
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(finding that pro se complaints should be construed liberally)
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(only the affiant’s economic condition may be considered in determining whether to grant leave to proceed in forma pauperis)
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(pro se civil rights plaintiff should be granted leave to amend complaint despite failure to state how he could cure deficiencies)
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(district court should appoint counsel to assist a pro se litigant who raises a colorable claim but lacks the capacity to present it)
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(reckless conduct sufficient to satisfy scienter requirement in securities context)
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