Crosby Square Apartments v. Henson

HESTER, Judge:

Bernice Henson appeals the March 30, 1995 order denying her petition to proceed in this action in forma pauper-is 1 in the trial court. 2 We are constrained to reverse and remand for a hearing.

Appellee, Crosby Square Apartments, instituted this action in ejectment for nonpayment of rent. Appellant is a tenant in appellee’s government-subsidized low income housing. On February 14, 1995, a board of arbitrators, with one dissent, awarded appellee possession of the premises and $2,369.80. The dissenter would have awarded appellant possession and $5,449.80.

Appellant appealed and also…