# County Court Rules (Northern Ireland) 1981, Rule 13: Proceedings by next friend

Extent: N.I.

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 [ 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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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1981/225/part/3/chapter/2/rule/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/county-court-rules-northern-ireland-1981/part-3/chapter-2/rule-13
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