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3 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 71 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Jones v. State.

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1 Jones v. State Anchor
txed · 1995
green “an affidavit to proceed in forma pauperis is sufficient if it states that one cannot, because of poverty, afford to pay for the costs of litigation and still provide for him- or herself and any dependents.” 26
2 Mauro v. New Jersey Supreme Court
ca3 · 2007
green “a plaintiff need not 'be absolutely destitute to enjoy the benefit of the statute.” 25
3 Rewolinski v. Morgan
wied · 1995
green “an affidavit demonstrating that the petitioner cannot, because of his poverty, provide himself and any dependents with the necessities of life is sufficient.” 20

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