§ Rule 2051 Definitions

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Rule 2051. 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 guardian or other fiduciary appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction for the person or estate of an incapacitated person;

    “incapacitated person” means an adult whose ability to receive and evaluate information effectively and communicate decisions in any way is impaired to such a significant extent that the person is partially or totally unable to manage financial resources or to meet the essential requirements for physical health and safety;

    “confined” means legally committed or voluntarily or involuntarily restrained because of incapacity.