--(1) If the court has not appointed a next friend, a person who wishes to act as next friend must follow the procedure set out in this rule.
--(2) A person authorised under Part VII of the Act must file an official copy of the order or other document which constitutes his authorisation to act.
--(3) Any other person must file a certificate that he satisfies the conditions specified in rule 23.6(2)(a) and (b).
--(4) A person who is to act as a next friend for a claimant must file-
----(a) the authorisation; or
----(b) the certificate under paragraph (3),
--at the time when the claim is made.
--(5) A person who is to act as a next friend for a defendant must file-
----(a) the authorisation; or
----(b) the certificate under paragraph (3),
--and at the time when he first takes a step in the proceedings on behalf of the defendant.
Notes
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