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Simple English definitions for legal terms

pauper

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A quick definition of pauper:

A pauper is a person who is very poor and may receive help from charities or public funds. They may not have enough money to pay for basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter. When someone is in forma pauperis, it means they are allowed to disregard filing fees and court costs because they cannot afford them. For example, in some places, an indigent person filing for divorce may have their fees waived.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A pauper is a person who is extremely poor and may receive aid from charity or public funds. Another word for pauper is indigent.

Example: John lost his job and couldn't find another one. He had no savings and no family to help him. He became a pauper and had to rely on government assistance to survive.

Definition: In forma pauperis is a Latin term that means "in the manner of a pauper." It refers to the legal right of an indigent person to disregard filing fees and court costs when suing.

Example: Mary wanted to file for divorce, but she couldn't afford the filing fees and court costs. She applied to proceed in forma pauperis, and her fees were waived.

Explanation: The examples illustrate how a person can become a pauper and how in forma pauperis can help indigent people access the legal system. They show that being a pauper is a difficult situation that can happen to anyone, and that in forma pauperis is a way to ensure that everyone has equal access to justice, regardless of their financial situation.

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16:44
Yeah, I would have definitely gone to the hotel if I knew they booked a room for me. At the very least, it would be proper to show up personally and explain your extraneous circumstances
Law-Shark
16:44
Nah but it's in your name. I went to an ASD. I asked the school for an extra night and they gave it to me. You just need to plan things better.
Law-Shark
16:45
This is like peak disconenct between the male and female brain.
16:45
i think that's where i was confused then
Law-Shark
16:45
disconnect*
Law-Shark
16:45
You live and you learn
16:45
because i did let one of the staff know i'd be leaving early and thought that would be enough
16:46
but i was confused why i got an e-mail with a room cuz I didn't ask for it at all
Law-Shark
16:46
Well, you know now what to do.
16:47
well on their end they prob shouldn't just be buying hotel rooms for ppl who don't request it and then getting mad I didn't go
16:48
goof
16:48
Did you get any materials for admitted students day explaining that they would be booking hotel rooms?
16:49
there was an opt in on the form but I didn't select yes
16:49
Hmm, that's weird
16:50
i think it's unprofessional of them to call you like what if you had an emergency and had to leave? why is it their business why you didn't stay? not like they're lacking money and $100.00 hotel room is gona make them bankrupt
16:50
i figured it was an error and I was on the road so I didn't read into it. plus it would make more sense for it to be the night before cuz it started at 9am? so I was like uhhh and paid it no mind
16:51
@bigfatsloth: that's what i'm saying, they were gonna pay no matter what
16:54
"This is like peak disconenct between the male and female brain." like bffr
16:55
It was probably an administrative error then. I can't imagine why they would book hotel rooms for people that didn't select yes. I would maybe follow up with them and apologize for the misunderstanding to avoid any awkwardness
Denny
16:56
who watch that arsenal game
16:56
I'm a Chelsea fan unfortunately
damn why are yall fighting i the lsd.law gc
Denny
17:14
@ET025: but ur not watching champions league?
Denny
17:15
declan rice did a madness
17:20
@Denny: Not today. Doing more LSAT studying this afternoon, but I saw that. I think Chelsea missed out on him. (this is probably more suited for OT)
Does anyone have experience getting their aid package reconsidered at WashU? How long does it take to hear back after sending the form?
MrThickRopes
21:01
fo pm gon be good to us tmrw
Mr ropes is hopeful again so I am too
21:33
lets go ropes
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