§ Rule 17(g) Infants or incompetent persons

Codes > Rules of Civil Procedure for the Superior Courts of Arizona > IV Parties > Rule 17 > Rule 17(g)

Rule 17(g). Infants or incompetent persons

    Whenever an infant or incompetent person has a representative, such as a general guardian, or similar fiduciary, the representative may sue or defend on behalf of the infant or incompetent person. If an infant or incompetent person does not have a duly appointed representative the infant or incompetent may sue by a next friend or by a guardian ad litem. The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for an infant or incompetent person not otherwise represented in an action or shall make such other order as it deems proper for the protection of the infant or incompetent person.