A petition that allows a party to file "as a pauper" and avoid paying court fees is called an amicus curiae brief.

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The correct term for a petition that allows a party to file "as a pauper" and avoid paying court fees is a "pauper's affidavit" or "pauper's oath." An amicus curiae brief is a legal document filed by someone who is not a party to a case but has an interest in the outcome and provides information or arguments to the court.

A Petition That Allows a Party to File "As a Pauper