§ Rule 2054 Actions by and Against Incapacitated Persons Averments in Plaintiff's Pleadings

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Rule 2054. Actions by and Against Incapacitated Persons. Averments in Plaintiff's Pleadings

    (a) An action in which a plaintiff is incapacitated shall be entitled “A, An Incapacitated Person, by B, Guardian,” against the defendant.

    Note: See Rules 2056(a) and 2057, as to the procedure and effect of an action brought by an incapacitated plaintiff who is not represented by a guardian or a guardian ad litem.

    (b) The initial pleading filed in behalf of a plaintiff who is incapacitated shall state the name and address of the plaintiff's guardian, if any, the nature of the guardianship and a reference to the record of the guardian's appointment.

    (c) An action in which a defendant is an incapacitated person shall be commenced against the defendant by name in the manner in which a like action is commenced against an adult who is not incapacitated.