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277 Litigation guardian—liability for costs
(1) A litigation guardian for a plaintiff is liable for any costs for which
the plaintiff would have been liable if the plaintiff were not a person
with a legal disability.
Rule 278
(2) An order for costs against the plaintiff or the litigation guardian may
be enforced against the litigation guardian.
(3) A litigation guardian for a defendant is not liable for any costs in a
proceeding unless the costs are incurred because of the litigation
guardian’s negligence or misconduct.