--(1) An application for an order under rule 23.8 or 23.9 must be served on every person on whom, in accordance with rule 5.11 (service on parent, guardian, etc.,) the claim form should have been served.
--(2) An application for an order under rule 23.9 (substitution of next friend) must also be served on the person who is or who purports to act as next friend.
--(3) On an application for an order under rule 23.8 or 23.9, the court may appoint the person proposed or any other person.
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