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Leeke, Corrections Commissioner v. Gordon and Collins, Warden v. Young

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439 U.S. 970 · Supreme Court of the United States · Nov 13, 1978
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Leeke, Corrections Commissioner v. Gordon and Collins, Warden v. Young
D. South Carolina · Jan 24, 2008
D. South Carolina · Jul 6, 2007
D. South Carolina · May 31, 2007
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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
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
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