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Rule 13 Proceedings by next friend

Northern Ireland

Where—

(a)

a minor desires to commence proceedings (other than an action in his own name under Article 39(2)(c) of the Order) or is a claimant in interpleader proceedings; or

(b)

proceedings are to be commenced, or a claim made in interpleader proceedings, on behalf of a [f1 patient for whom a controller has not been appointed];

the proceedings or claim shall be in the name of the minor or person by his next friend.

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Footnotes

f1

Words substituted by S.R. 1988 No. 100 with effect from 1.5.88