IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
No. 98-30260
Summary Calendar
LEN EDWIN DAVIS,
Plaintiff-Appellant,
versus
CHARLES C. FOTI, JR., Sheriff;
BILLY SHORT, Warden,
Defendants-Appellees.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Eastern District of Louisiana
USDC No. 96-CV-2898-D
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October 22, 1998
Before HIGGINBOTHAM, JONES, and DENNIS, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
Len Edwin Davis, #00004, has filed an application for leave
to proceed in forma pauperis (IFP) on appeal, following the
district court’s certification that an appeal would be frivolous.
Davis has failed to challenge specifically the district court’s
finding that his appeal was not taken in good faith and was
legally frivolous. Although this court liberally construes pro
se briefs, see Haines v. Kerner, 404 U.S. 519, 520-21 (1972), the
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Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the court has determined
that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent
except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR.
R. 47.5.4.
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court requires arguments to be briefed in order to be preserved.
Yohey v. Collins, 985 F.2d 222, 225 (5th Cir. 1993). Thus, the
only appealable issue -- the district court’s certification of
the appeal as frivolous -- has been abandoned. See id.
Davis’ request for IFP status is DENIED, and his appeal is
DISMISSED as frivolous. See 5TH CIR. R. 42.2; Baugh v. Taylor,
117 F.3d 197, 202 n.24 (5th Cir. 1997).
DENIED; APPEAL DISMISSED.