Denton v. Hernandez

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1992-05-04

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Justice Stevens, with whom Justice Blackmun joins, dissenting. My disagreement with the Court is narrow. I agree with its articulation of the standard to be applied in determining whether an in forma pauperis complaint is frivolous under 28 U. S. C. § 1915 (d). Moreover, precedent supports the Court’s decision to remand the case without expressing any view on the proper…

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