Latin quote · Justice
In forma pauperis
“In the manner of a pauper.”
Legal term
Translation
What does “In forma pauperis” mean?
In forma pauperis translates as “In the manner of a pauper.”
Permission to bring a lawsuit without paying court fees because one cannot afford them.
Origin
The story behind it
A long-standing legal term in English and American courts; US federal courts still grant ‘IFP’ status to litigants who show they cannot pay filing costs.
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- Latin
- In forma pauperis
- English
- In the manner of a pauper.
- Source
- Legal term
- Era
- Early Modern
- Theme
- Justice
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