in forma pauperis
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of in forma pauperis
1585–95; < Latin: as a pauper
Example Sentences
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In 2020, Wooden appealed to the Supreme Court in forma pauperis, meaning he did not have to pay the regular fees because he is indigent.
From Slate ● Mar. 8, 2022
This man could not have proceeded in forma pauperis, as by our then system this was not open to anyone with more than thirty shillings a week with no means above twenty-five pounds and clothing.
From The Law and the Poor by Parry, Edward Abbott
And so, step by step, she was being led to sue in forma pauperis to the very man whom she had spurned when he sued in like form to her.
From Westward Ho!, or, the voyages and adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, Knight, of Burrough, in the county of Devon, in the reign of her most glorious majesty Queen Elizabeth by Kingsley, Charles
A person whose income exceeds one pound a week cannot, except in special cases, sue or defend in forma pauperis.
From Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World by Ringrose, Hyacinthe
"You sue in forma pauperis, I see," Eve cried; "Actions can't here be that way prosecuted."
From The Devil's Dictionary by Bierce, Ambrose
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