Litigation Guardians for Minors (LTB)

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Date Retrieved:	2024-05-04
CLNP Page ID:	2328
Page Categories:	Hearing Process (LTB)
Citation:	Litigation Guardians for Minors (LTB), CLNP 2328, <{{{shortlink}}}>, retrieved on 2024-05-04
Editor:	Smcgrory
Last Updated:	2023/12/20

Rule A10 - Litigation Guardians

A10.1	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.
A10.2	Persons are presumed to have the mental capacity to manage and conduct their case and to appoint and instruct a representative.
Litigation Guardian Declarations
A10.3	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.