Davidson v. Goord.

• Position: ACCESS TO COURTS - Brief Article

U.S. District Court

APPOINTED ATTORNEY

Davidson v. Goord, 259 F.Supp.2d 238 (W.D.N.Y. 2003). A state inmate filed a [section] 1983 action alleging violation of his rights of access to court and counsel. The district court denied the inmate's motion for appointment of counsel and the inmate filed objections. The court held that the inmate was not entitled to appointment of counsel. The court noted that the pro se inmate was experienced with [section]...