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Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998
21Appointment of litigation guardian
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### 21 Appointment of litigation guardian
> > (1) A litigation guardian may be –
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> > > > (a) appointed by the Court; or
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> > > > (b) self-appointed.
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> > (2) The name of a person is not to be used in any proceeding as litigation guardian unless –
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> > > > (a) the person has signed a written authority for that purpose; and
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> > > > (b) that authority has been filed.
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> > (3) The Court may remove a litigation guardian.