Question

A lawyer appointed by the court to represent the interests of a person unable to hire a lawyer for himself is known as _____.

• A. Forma pauperis
• B. Doli incapax
• C. Amicus curiae
• D. Furious voluntas

Answer 1

The correct option is C Amicus curiae

• Forma pauperis is a Latin term meaning "in the form of a pauper," referring to a party to a lawsuit who gets filing fees waived by filing a statement, often in the form of an affidavit, declaring the inability to pay.
  
• Doli Incapax is a Latin term that means “incapable of doing harm”. This term has been used to describe a presumption of innocence for children in Criminal law in most countries. The basis of this presumption lies in the theory of Criminal responsibility.
  
• Furiosi voluntas is a Latin expression, used in the Inheritance Law to state that mentally impaired persons cannot validly sign a personal will.
  
• An amicus curiae literally means a "friend of the court" and is someone who is not a party to a case and may or may not have been solicited by a party and who assists a court by offering information, expertise, or insight that has a bearing on the issues in the case.