20Litigation guardian for person under disability

20 Litigation guardian for person under disability

(1)  [Rule 20 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2013, No. 69, Applied:04 Sep 2013] A litigation guardian is to conduct a proceeding on behalf of a person under disability.

(2)  [Rule 20 Subrule (2) amended by S.R. 2013, No. 69, Applied:04 Sep 2013] A litigation guardian is required or authorised to do anything that a person under disability is required or authorised to do in relation to the conduct of a proceeding.

(3)  [Rule 20 Subrule (3) amended by S.R. 2013, No. 69, Applied:04 Sep 2013] A litigation guardian is a party to a proceeding.

(4)  [Rule 20 Subrule (4) amended by S.R. 2013, No. 69, Applied:04 Sep 2013] Unless the Court orders otherwise, a litigation guardian appointed on behalf of a claimant or applicant is liable for the costs of any successful party.

(5)  Unless the Court orders otherwise, a litigation guardian appointed on behalf of a defendant is not liable for the costs of any other party.

(6)  [Rule 20 Subrule (6) amended by S.R. 2013, No. 69, Applied:04 Sep 2013] Failure to appoint a litigation guardian does not invalidate a proceeding.