What is the test for abuse of discretion under section 1915(d) dismissal?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Newman v. Oregon Dept. of Corrections, 127 F.3d 1106 (9th Cir. 1997):

We review a 1915(d) dismissal for abuse of discretion. 1 See Trimble v. City of Santa Rosa, 49 F.3d 83, 584 (9th Cir.1995) per curiam) (citing Denton v. Hernandez, 504 U.S. 25, 31-33 (1992))

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