Kenneth Andrew Friedman v. Samuel Lewis, Party in Interest

963 F.2d 379 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Kenneth Andrew FRIEDMAN, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Samuel LEWIS, et al., Party in Interest, Defendants-Appellees. No. 91-15713. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted March 10, 1992. * Decided May 1, 1992. Before WISDOM ** , BEEZER and TROTT, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM *** 2 The plaintiff-appellant, Mr. Kenneth Friedman, contends that the district court incorrectly granted summary against him in this § 1983 suit against various prison officials. Mr. Friedman also contends on appeal that the district court abused its discretion with respect to discovery and the appointment of counsel. 3 The district court did not abuse its discretion by denying Mr. Friedman appointed counsel in this matter. Appointed counsel is only required in a civil case when exceptional circumstances are present. Aldabe v. Aldabe, 616 F.2d 1089 (9th Cir.1980). The district court correctly concluded that there were no…