What is the test for an order refusing to grant the privilege of proceeding in forma pauperis in a civil action?
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The following excerpt is from Benn v. Borden's Starlac Dry Milk Product, 438 F.2d 523 (9th Cir. 1971):
An order refusing to grant the privilege of proceeding in forma pauperis in a civil action must be affirmed unless it appears that the discretion vested in the district court by 28 U.S.C. 1915(a) has been abused. Williams v. Field, 394 F. 2d 329, 332 (9th Cir. 1968).
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