§ Rule 2026 Definitions

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Rule 2026. Definitions

    As used in this chapter

    “action” means any civil action or proceeding brought in or appealed to any court of record which is subject to these rules;

    “guardian”, except where the context otherwise indicates, means the party representing the interest of a minor party in any action, whether as (a) the guardian of a minor appointed by any court of competent jurisdiction, (b) a person in the nature of a next friend selected to represent a minor plaintiff in an action, or (c) a guardian ad litem specially appointed by the court in which the action is pending;

    Note: A testamentary guardian is not included as such within the above definition of guardian. A testamentary guardian may, however, obtain the right to represent the minor in litigation, not in the capacity as testamentary guardian, but by qualifying as a guardian within the above definition either by selection under clause (b) or appointment under clause (c).

    “judgment” means any final judgment or final order entered in any action.