Rule 146 Procedure where appointment of litigation friend comes to an end – for a child or protected party
This rule applies—
when a child reaches 18, provided he is neither—
P; nor
a protected party; and
where a protected party ceases to be a person who lacks capacity to conduct the proceedings himself.
Where paragraph (1)(a) applies, the litigation friend’s appointment ends.
Where paragraph (1)(b) applies, the litigation friend’s appointment continues until it is brought to an end by a court order
An application for an order under paragraph (3) may be made by—
the former protected party;
his litigation friend; or
any other person who is a party to the proceedings.
The applicant must serve a copy of the application notice seeking an order under this rule on all parties to the proceedings as soon as practicable and in any event within 21 days of the date on which it was issued.
Where paragraph (2) applies the child must serve notice on every other party—
stating that he has reached full age;
stating that the appointment of the litigation friend has ended; and
providing his address for service.
Where paragraph (3) applies, the former protected party must provide his address for service to all other parties to the proceedings.