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MAGISTRATES COURT (CIVIL DIVISION) RULES 1998 - REG 20

Litigation guardian for person under disability
(1)  A litigation guardian is to conduct a proceeding on behalf of a person under disability.
(2)  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)  A litigation guardian is a party to a proceeding.
(4)  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)  Failure to appoint a litigation guardian does not invalidate a proceeding.



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