in forma pauperis

He included a request to file the complaint “in forma pauperis,” meaning he is unable to pay the filing fees.

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.

Although they may be possessed of ample means litigants often obtain from the court permission to sue a foreigner in forma pauperis.

Up to now the procedure in forma pauperis has not been of practical benefit to the poor except in enabling an occasional important appeal to reach the House of Lords.

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.