Actions Involving Minors or Incompetents.

U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii

Rule Set: Local Rules of the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii

Rule: 17.1

Jurisdiction: DHI

Bluebook Citation: D. Haw. L. Civ. R. 17.1

Except as otherwise permitted by statute or federal rule, no action by or on behalf of a minor or incompetent shall be dismissed, discontinued, or terminated without court approval. When required by state law, court approval shall also be obtained from the appropriate state court having jurisdiction over such matters for any settlement or other disposition of litigation involving a minor or incompetent.

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