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| Date Retrieved: |
2025-04-03
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| CLNP Page ID: |
2328
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| Page Categories: |
Hearing Process (LTB)
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| Citation: |
Litigation Guardians for Minors (LTB), CLNP 2328, <{{{shortlink}}}>, retrieved on 2025-04-03
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| Editor: |
Smcgrory
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| Last Updated: |
2023/12/20
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Rule A10 - Litigation Guardians
| A10.1
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This Rule applies where a person seeks to be a litigation guardian for a party. It does not apply where no litigation guardian is required as a result of the nature of the proceeding.
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| A10.2
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Persons are presumed to have the mental capacity to manage and conduct their case and to appoint and instruct a representative.
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Litigation Guardian Declarations
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| A10.3
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A litigation guardian for a minor under the age of 18 is required to file a signed declaration in the form designated by the tribunal, confirming:
- the litigation guardian's consent to serve in this role;
- the minor's date of birth;
- the nature of the relationship to the minor;
- that any other person with custody or legal guardianship of the minor has been provided with a copy of the materials in the proceeding and a copy of the SJTO practice direction on litigation guardians;
- that the litigation guardian has no interest that conflicts with those of the person represented;
- an undertaking to act in accordance with the responsibilities of a litigation guardian as set out in Rule A10.8; and
- that the litigation guardian is at least 18 years of age and understands the nature of the proceeding.
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