13.001 – DISMISSAL OF ACTION. (a) A court in which an
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 13.001
Summary
This law allows a court to dismiss a case if it finds that a filed affidavit of inability to pay is false or if the case is deemed frivolous or malicious. It primarily affects litigants who claim poverty to waive court fees and the courts assessing such claims.
Courts can dismiss cases based on false poverty claims.
Frivolous or malicious actions may be dismissed.
Judges assess the likelihood of success in claims.
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