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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A.B., Plaintiff, | AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION |
vs. | TO PROCEED ON APPEAL WITHOUT |
C.D., Defendant. | PREPAYMENT OF COSTS |
I,․․․․, being first duly sworn, depose and say that I am the ․․․․ in the above-entitled case; that in support of my application to proceed on appeal without being required to prepay fees, costs or give security therefor, I state that because of my poverty I am unable to pay the costs of said proceeding or to give security therefor; that I believe I am entitled to redress; and that the issues which I desire to present on appeal are the following:
I further swear that the responses which I have made to the questions and instructions below relating to my ability to pay the cost of prosecuting the appeal are true.
1. Are you presently employed?
a. If the answer is yes, state the amount of your salary or wages per month and give the name and address of your employer.
b. If the answer is no, state the date of your last employment and the amount of the salary and wages per month which you received.
2. Have you received within the past 12 months any income from a business, profession or other form of self-employment, or in the form of rent payments, interest, dividends, or other source?
a. If the answer is yes, describe each source of income, and state the amount received from each during the past 12 months.
3. Do you own any cash or checking or savings account?
a. If the answer is yes, state the total value of the items owned.
4. Do you own any real estate, stocks, bonds, notes, automobiles, or other valuable property (excluding ordinary household furnishings and clothing)?
a. If the answer is yes, describe the property and state its approximate value.
5. List the persons who are dependent upon you for support and state your relationship to those persons.
6. List all your debts and moneys owed.
I understand that a false statement or answer to any question in this affidavit will subject me to penalties for perjury.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this․․․․day of ․․․․, 20․․․․,
Let the applicant proceed without prepayment of costs.
DATED:․․․․
The applicant's application to proceed without prepayment of costs is denied for the reason [state reason for denial]
DATED:․․․․
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 25. Civil Procedure MT R UNIF MUN CT A DIST CT Form 2. Affidavit to Accompany Motion for Leave to Appeal In Forma Pauperis - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-25-civil-procedure/mt-r-unif-mun-ct-a-dist-ct-form-2/
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