1733
In forceCosts—solicitor appointed litigation guardian
Chapter 2Civil proceedings generally
Part 2.17Costs
Division 2.17.2Entitlement to costs
1733 Costs—solicitor appointed litigation guardian
(1)
This rule applies if a solicitor is appointed by the court as litigation guardian of a person with a legal disability.
(2)
The court may direct that the solicitor’s costs incurred in exercising the functions of litigation guardian must be paid—
(a)
by all or any of the parties to the proceeding in which the appointment is made; or
(b)
out of a fund in court (if any) in which the person is interested.
Note
Pt 6.2 (Applications in proceedings) applies to an application for directions under this rule.
(3)
The court may give directions for the payment of costs mentioned in subrule (2).
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