Rule 21.3 Stage of proceedings at which a litigation friend becomes necessaryF1

This rule does not apply where the court has made an order under rule 21.2(3).

A person may not, without the F2the court’s permission —

If during proceedings a party lacks capacity to continue to conduct proceedings, no party may take any further step in the proceedings without the F3the court’s permission until the protected party has a litigation friend.

Any step taken before a child or protected party has a litigation friend has no effect unless the court orders otherwise.