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Rule 256 Application of Chapter 8I1

England and Wales

(1)

The rules in this Chapter apply where in a special administration it appears to the court that a person affected by the proceedings is someone who lacks capacity to manage and administer their property and affairs either—

(a)

by reason of lacking capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005f1; or

(b)

due to a physical affliction or disability.

(2)

The person concerned is referred to in this Chapter as “the incapacitated person”.

Annotations

Commencement

I1

Rule 256 in force at 30.6.2011, see rule 2

Footnotes

f1

2005 c.9.