Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes > Chapter 336 > Revised Article 8 > Part 6 - Transition Provisions for Revised Article 8

• Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
• In forma pauperis: In the manner of a pauper. Permission given to a person to sue without payment of court fees on claim of indigence or poverty.
• Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.
• Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
• state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44