poverty

We cannot agree with the court below that one must be absolutely destitute to enjoy the benefit of the statute. We think an affidavit is sufficient which states that one cannot because of his poverty 'pay or give security for the costs * * * and still be able to provide' himself and dependents 'with the necessities of life.

See Poor. Poverty-affidavit. A statement, verified by oath or affirmation, required to be filed in court by the law of some States, by a litigant to the effect that he cannot furnish security for paying the costs in the case in the event of the issue being determined against him.^ Compare Pauper, 1.