Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 24, June 15, 2024
Rule 805 - Representation of Minor by GuardianA. A guardian may represent a minor party by filing with the magisterial district judge before whom the action is pending a written notice stating the guardian's name, address, entitlement to act as guardian under Rule 801(4)(a) and intention to represent the minor party as guardian. Such a notice shall be filed on a Guardian's Notice of Intent to Represent Minor Party form.B. Upon receipt of a notice of intent to act as guardian, the magisterial district judge shall note thereon the time and date of its filing and attach it to the record copy of the complaint form.C. Only one guardian may represent the minor party. If more than one person files a notice of intent to act as guardian, precedence shall be given in the order indicated in Rule 801(4)(a), and to the one first filing as between those of the same class.The provisions of this Rule 805 amended September 18, 1990, effective immediately, 20 Pa.B. 5042; amended March 27, 1992, effective 90 days from the date on which the Order is signed, 22 Pa.B. 1893 and 1900; amended March 13, 2015, effective 4/12/2015, 45 Pa.B. 1492.