--(1) The court may make an order appointing a next friend with or without an application.
--(2) An application for an order appointing a next friend may be made by-
----(a) a person who wishes to be a next friend; or
----(b) a party.
--(3) Where-
----(a) a person makes a claim against a minor or patient;
----(b) the minor or patient has no next friend; and
----(c) either-
--------(i) someone who is not entitled to be a next friend files a defence; or
--------(ii) the claimant wishes to take some step in the proceedings,
--the claimant must apply to the court for an order appointing a next friend for the minor or patient.
--(4) An application for an order appointing a next friend must be supported by evidence.
--(5) The court may not appoint a next friend under this rule unless it is satisfied that the person to be appointed complies with the conditions specified in rule 23.6(2).
Notes
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