poverty affidavit
poverty affidavit 贫穷宣誓证明书 指经济贫困者为寻求获得公共援助〔public assistance〕、指定律师、免除法庭费用，或其他免费的公共服务而作的宣誓书。可以作为法庭准予以贫民身份进行诉讼〔proceed in forma pauperis〕的根据。 (→pauper’s oath)
poverty affidavit
poverty affidavit
An affidavit made by an indigent person seeking public assistance, appointment of counsel, waiver of court fees, or other free public services. 28 USCA § 1915. — Also termed pauper’s affidavit; in forma pauperis affidavit; IFP affidavit. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 2734.]