Roy v. Louisville N. O. & T. R. Co.

This is an ex parte application by an infant plaintiff to sue in forma pauperis. He is a citizen of Arkansas, and his declaration, presented with his application, alleges that he was personally injured by the negligence of the defendant company, while traveling as a passenger on its train. He accompanies his application with an oath of his own poverty, and also the oath of his next friend as to his poverty, likewise; and he presents a certificate of a good cause of action by a reputable attorney, as required by our ruling in Bradford v. Bradford, 2 Flip. 280.

It is thoroughly well-settled in…