Anderson v. Worthington

Appeals in forma pauperis in civil actions tried and determined in the Superior Court are governed by G-.S. 1-288. Under this statute, the party aggrieved by the judgment of the Superior Court may apply to either the trial judge or the clerk of the Superior Court for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court in forma pauperis. In either case, the essential requirements of the statute must be observed, for they are mandatory and jurisdictional in character. Williams v. Tillman, 229 N.C. 434, 50 S.E. 2d 33; McIntire v. McIntire, 203 N.C. 631, 166 S.E. 732.

The plaintiff elected to apply to the clerk…