PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANT; CAPACITY; PUBLIC OFFICERS

PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANT; CAPACITY; PUBLIC OFFICERS (a) Reserved (b) Reserved (c) Minors or Incompetent persons In every case where the court is requested to approve a settlement involving the claim of a minor or incompetent, an independent guardian ad litem, who shall be an attorney-at-law, must be appointed by the court, and said guardian ad litem shall investigate the adequacy of the offered settlement and report thereon; provided, however, that the court may dispense with the appointment of the guardian ad litem if a general guardian has been previously appointed for such minor or incompetent, or if the court affirmatively finds that the minor or incompetent is represented by independent counsel. 43 Civil Rules LCR 18 THROUGH 22 RESERVED 44 Civil Rules